Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured
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Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders’ orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.
Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders’ orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.
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Criminals ‘systematically’ targeting UK shops, costing £400m last year, say retailers
British Retail Consortium warns over ‘endemic’ violence towards shop workers and says theft is causing anxietyCriminal gangs are “systematically” targeting shops, retailers have warned, with 5.5m incidents of shoplifting detected last year, costing the…
Reform mayor courted US oil and gas executive about fracking in UK
Exclusive: Documents show Andrea Jenkyns asked how she could help firm after major gas find in LincolnshireLincolnshire’s Reform party mayor, Dame Andrea Jenkyns, has courted the head of an American oil and gas dynasty in the hope of bringing fracking …
Putin cannot disguise the true scale of his failure – Russia is on the brink – The i Paper
Putin cannot disguise the true scale of his failure – Russia is on the brink The i PaperVladimir Putin is caught in a vice of his own making The EconomistHow long can Russia hold out in Ukraine? The WeekSee No Ukraine, …
France Keen To Buy Indigenously Developed Pinaka Rocket System
France is showing keen interest in India’s indigenously developed Pinaka rocket system, marking a pivotal shift in bilateral defence ties.This comes hot on the heels of India’s massive order for 114 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation, valued at $36 billion, as Paris seeks reciprocal procurement to deepen mutual arms trade, reported ZEE news.The move signals a departure from the traditional
India-Brazil Defence Ties Deepen: Akash SAM, Garuda 105-V2 Guns, And Embraer Partnerships Gain Momentum
India and Brazil are intensifying their strategic defence cooperation, with explorations into co-development, joint production, and industrial partnerships spanning air defence, artillery, naval systems, and aerospace.High-level engagements, including the 6th Strategic Dialogue and the 8th Joint Defence Committee Meeting in 2025, have paved the way for this expanded collaboration.Prime Minister
Indian Navy Spearheads Indigenous 30mm Gun Drive to Counter Aerial and Maritime Threats
The Indian Navy has issued a pivotal Expression of Interest (EOI) for the indigenous development of a 30mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG) integrated with an Electro-Optical Fire Control System (EOFCS). This move underscores the service’s commitment to self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.Approved under the "Make-II (IDDM)" category, the project emphasises Indigenous Design, Development