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12:53 Minister grilled over war simulation

Defence Minister Richard Marles has baulked at comments labelling a military operation involving Australian troops in the Philippines as “preparing for war with China”.

06:03 Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox criticised for behaviour on sidelines

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01:02 ‘Enormous toll’: Defence for Clarko as pressure builds

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney says two years of “distractions” for coach Alastair Clarkson as he dealt with historical claims of racism took an “enormous toll” and defended the premiership winner’s lack of progression with the Kangaroos.

22:00 Albanese, Dutton return to campaign trail after pause to mark Pope’s death

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton return to full campaigning for the May 3 election, after pausing on Tuesday morning to mark the death of Pope Francis.

17:44 EU-UK security deal will not be tied to fishing rights, both sides insist

European Commission ‘has not set preconditions’ before summit where partnership for €150bn defence procurement is expected to be forged

22/04 Spain to meet NATO 2% defence target by 2025

The Spanish Prime Minister confirmed an additional €10.4 billion investment in defence and security to bring the country's spending from 1.28% of GDP in 2024 to the 2% NATO target agreed in 2014. #EuropeNews

22/04 Donald Trump's tariffs raise question over future of UK F-35s

Donald Trump's failure to exempt defence equipment from his tariff regime is forcing a rethink of future F-35 orders, Government sources say

22/04 Labor candidate Helen Madell attacks Catholic Church

A Labor candidate running in the federal election repeatedly attacked the late Pope Francis and the Catholic Church for “ongoing support for pedos” in a series of deleted social media posts.

22/04 Sinister texts exposed in NFL rape lawsuit

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22/04 Independent complaints process to be introduced for Defence Forces members

External Grievance System will deal with complaints of interpersonal nature from serving members

21/04 Keir Starmer to seek to bolster defence ties as he hosts New Zealand PM

UK prime minister and Christopher Luxon expected to sign £30m weapons deal and extend training of Ukrainian troops

21/04 Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms

British defence company BAE systems is ramping up security to ensure that the country is no longer reliant on the United States for vital missiles.

21/04 UK set to ramp up weapons production to reduce reliance on US and French imports

Defence secretary says lessons from Ukraine highlight need for homegrown supply chain

20/04 NATO tries sound less 'woke' in attempt to get Donald Trump on board

According to officials, NATO is watering down its language on issues that could be defined as "woke" in order not to anger Donald Trump's government.

20/04 Israeli military says review into killing of Gaza aid workers found ‘professional failures’

Commanding officer is to be reprimanded and deputy commander dismissed

20/04 Brexit betrayal as Keir Starmer gives in to 'EU pressure' on UK fish

The Prime Minister is reportedly set to capitulate to the EU over fishing to strike a defence pact.

19/04 Vladimir Putin declares truce in Ukraine - but how many times has he broken ceasefire agreements?

Vladimir Putin declares truce in Ukraine - but how many times has he broken ceasefire agreements? - Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin has broken 25 peace agreements over the past decade

19/04 Fears that UK military bases may be leaking toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into drinking water

Bases in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire face MoD investigation over possible leaching of dangerous PFAS into environment

19/04 Albo, Dutton share Easter messages

After declaring victory over Vegemite-gate, where an Australian-Canadian cafe was ordered to stop selling Vegemite due to local health regulations, Anthony Albanese has issued his Easter message to the nation.

19/04 Coke and Bali: Liberal’s drug chaos revealed

The former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party snorted cocaine through rolled up banknotes and held a Qantas card with ‘white powdery residue on it’, court documents reveal.

19/04 Irish voters support neutrality by 2:1 margin but are less convinced on triple lock, poll finds

Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll finds wealthier voters and women are most likely to support current model of neutrality

19/04 Alex de Minaur powerless as Carlos Alcaraz curse extends at Barcelona Open

Carlos Alcaraz battled into the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open on Friday with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Alex de Minaur after Casper Ruud’s title defence was ended by Holger Rune.

18/04 What is the UK’s ‘microwave weapon’ that counters drone attacks and how does it work?

A new weapon successfully took down over a hundred drones using radio frequency in UK tests. View on euronews

18/04 Raising a unified European army: myth or reality?

Some European leaders have recently renewed calls for the creation of a European army—an idea that has long stalled on the continent. But is it time to revive it? Not for now, and likely not in the longer term either, several EU officials told Euronews. #EuropeNews

17/04 Elon Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield

Elon Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield - Elon Musk has been a close ally of US president Donald Trump since backing him on the campaign trail in 2024

17/04 Elon Musk's SpaceX tipped to build Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile shield

Donald Trump wants a 'Golden Dome' shield to defend the United States against a long-range missile strike.

17/04 British soldiers take down swarms of drones with new invisible weapon

The drone-busting technology is a type of Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon.

17/04 Victory for Brexit Britain as Emmanuel Macron caves in over fishing row

French President was pushing to link negotiations over fishing arrangements to defence pact.

17/04 Ukraine on fire as Russian drone swarm kills three including a child

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak said homes, schools, cultural institutions, and vehicles were among the targets.

17/04 North Korea making giant advanced warship

The rogue Asian power of North Korea is reportedly building what could be its largest-ever warship, with chilling satellite images showing a giant vessel spanning almost 150 metres long currently under construction.

17/04 Europe's defence sector bets on space amid growing geopolitical threat

In recent years, defence companies have stepped up their involvement in space projects, prompting calls for more EU-level coordination and investment. #EuropeNews

17/04 Matthew Pavlich’s brutal reality check for Fremantle amid 30-year AFL drought

Fremantle legend Matthew Pavlich has given the Dockers a brutal reality check, declaring his old team have a lot of work to do before they can be considered premiership favourites.

16/04 UK seaside town launches £30million battle to save beach at risk of being lost

Blackpool Council has announced plans to construct new coastline defences to prevent erosion of its famous beaches.

16/04 NATO member's creative accounting plan to reach spending target slammed

The small nation is one of the seven European NATO members out of 30 yet to reach the minimum 2% GDP spending targets.

16/04 Britain's new billion-pound boost for Ukraine

A Russia continues to pummel Ukraine, new loans from the UK worth £1 billion will help Ukraine purchase air defence systems and "close fight" military equipment including radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.

16/04 Trump's defence officials escorted from Pentagon as part of 'leaks' probe

Dan Caldwell, one of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leading advisers and ardent Ukraine critic, was escorted from the Pentagon along with deputy chief of staff Darin Selnick.

16/04 Department of Defence signed off on payments worth $154 million to settle two class actions brought by Richard Marles’ wife’s firm

Defence Minister Richard Marles revealed that he had recused himself from all responsibility for $150 million in class action settlements over contamination at defence bases after his wife went to work for the law firm running the multimillion-dollar legal action.

15/04 Low turnout of reservists gives Israeli military pause for thought

Thousands of Israel Defense Forces reservists and veterans sign letters critical of war in Gaza

15/04 Gazan hospitals, needed more than ever, are back in the firing line

UN secretary general ‘deeply alarmed’ at Sunday’s strike by Israeli forces on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital

15/04 Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks, minister says

The Netherlands is preparing itself for "difficult" conversations about potentially doubling its spending on defence over the coming years, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has told Euronews. #TheEuropeConversation

15/04 'Nigel Farage and Reform UK have one huge hole in party – foreign policy'

Nigel Farage's party have made huge gains but there's one thing their rivals have over the insurgent parliamentarians.

15/04 ‘Not true’: Australia rejects Russian claim

Defence Minister Richard Marles has flatly rejected reports that Indonesia plans to allow Russian aircraft to operate from a base near Darwin after speaking to his counterparts in the region.

15/04 Putin’s disturbing plan on Aussie doorstep

Russia has asked Indonesia for permission to base strategic surveillance and combat aircraft in the province of Papua, some 1400km north of Darwin.

15/04 New €46m Army Ranger Wing HQ and training centre designed around specific needs

The compound is said to include ‘kill house’ to allow soldiers to train for military operations such as hostage rescue missions

15/04 Russia’s huge move against Australia

The Prime Minister has responded angrily after reports Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to base “long range” aircraft in the Indonesian province of Papua – just 1380km from Australia.

15/04 AFL coach exposes own team’s ‘failures’ in rare footage

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has highlighted where it all went wrong for his side in their dismal 30-point loss to Port Adelaide at Gather Round.

14/04 Israel watches with concern as US and Iran prepare to resume nuclear talks

Israeli sources fear the US position in the talks with Iran may fall short of the 2003 deal with Libya, under which Tripoli agreed to dismantle its nuclear weapons

14/04 Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Greece plans to spend €25 billion over the next decade on advanced, AI-powered defence systems and technologies. #EuropeNews

14/04 Battlegroup troops test out new technology for wider Defence Forces

New equipment, which includes night vision technology, body armour and weapons, was issued to the 172 Irish soldiers assigned to the rapid reaction force

14/04 Ireland joins naval intelligence network in response to Russian threats

Simon Harris orders officials to speed up planned purchases of radar and sonar technology due to threat of Russian naval vessels in Irish-controlled waters

14/04 RAAF pilot accused of murder cover-up

New details of the case against a Queensland RAAF pilot accused of murdering his wife and staging her death to look like a tragic accident have been revealed in court.

13/04 Inflation Threatens Russia's Ability to Maintain War Spending: UK Intel

British military intelligence said inflation and high interest rates threaten Russia's ability to maintain high defence spending levels.

13/04 Russian ambassador's response as Moscow accused of tracking UK submarines

Moscow's ambassador to Britain claims "there is no threat at all from Russia to the UK".

13/04 Mark O'Connell: I’ve never thought of myself as a natural-born opinion columnist, I just say what I see

In a sane world no one would ever again believe, or pretend to believe, the lies told by the Israeli government to cover and distract from its crimes against Palestinians

13/04 ‘Justice’: Why ex-soldier running for election

Navy hero John Armfield served Australia in Afghanistan and now he hopes to serve in parliament to give voice to the complex mental health challenges roiling the military.

12/04 Lions stun the Dogs in 77-year first

Reigning premier Brisbane has incredibly overturned a 39-point third-quarter deficit to overcome the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, prevailing 18.10 (118) to 14.13 (97).

12/04 ‘Don’t be fake’: Roosters forward’s extraordinary third swipe at NRL icon

Spencer Leniu has accused Johnathan Thurston of being “fake” after their heated confrontation on Friday night.

12/04 The architect behind Canterbury’s rapid rise

There are plenty of similarities between what the Bulldogs are doing now and how the Panthers started their incredible run of four premierships, but the one man linking it all is head coach Cameron Ciraldo who deserves all the credit for shaping two of the best defensive systems we’ve seen in the modern era.

11/04 Peace in Ukraine ‘appears out of reach’ in near future and Putin ‘dragging his feet’ on ceasefire

Peace in Ukraine ‘appears out of reach’ in near future and Putin ‘dragging his feet’ on ceasefire - The warning came as John Healey accused Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in peace talks

11/04 Two words on Vance leads to colonel’s firing

Just a few weeks ago, Colonel Susannah Meyers was getting happy snaps with US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance on the literal top of the world.

11/04 Emergency helicopter ambulance service to remain in Athlone, says Harris

Tánaiste opens new €1.4m hangar weeks after health and defence personnel could not agree on permanent location

11/04 Why it matters for European security if an American no longer commands Nato troops – by a former Trident submarine commander

Putting a European in place as the leader of Nato forces might seem like an easy option, but there are several major issues.

11/04 Ukraine allies promise €21bn in military support for Kyiv

Ukraine defence contact group accuses Putin of dragging his feet over deal and Trump urges Russia to ‘get moving’

11/04 Gardaí renew appeal for information on disappearance of Michael Gaine

Gardaí have not ruled out that Kerry farmer, who went missing three weeks ago, may still be alive

11/04 Which critical raw materials are used in Europe's defence sector?

The land, naval, aerospace and guided weapons sectors need these critical raw materials. Despite efforts to mitigate the supply risk, the EU currently relies mainly on China. #EuropeInMotion

11/04 Russian Navy intelligence-gathering ship has now left Irish-controlled waters

The Defence Forces had been monitoring the Russian vessel for 36 hours

11/04 Russian Navy intelligence-gathering ship has now left Irish waters

The Defence Forces had been monitoring the Russian vessel for 36 hours

11/04 UK issues urgent update on Russia as record aid package agreed for Ukraine

Defence Secretary John Healey revealed more Russian and Ukrainian troops are being killed by drones than artillery.

11/04 EU chief mocks France for excluding UK from £130bn pact over Brexit row

EU access to the UK's waters for fishing has become a sticking point amid Keir Starmer's plans to strengeth relations with the EU.

11/04 Sudan’s war isn’t nearly over – armed civilian groups are rising

The longer the Sudan war drags on, the higher the risk of fragmentation – turning one conflict into many.

11/04 Germans seek spaces in nuclear bunkers as spectre of war looms

An estate agent specialising in bunkers and emergency shelters says demand in Germany has dramatically increased. #EuropeNews

11/04 Catholic Church ‘greatly regrets’ seeking removal of Tricolour from Army veteran’s coffin

Priest at Kilkenny church asked that Irish flag be removed from coffin of Defence Forces veteran John Phelan

11/04 'Shortsighted move could be set to blow Britain's future defences'

A double-whammy solution for two of Britain's biggest problems faces an existential threat.

11/04 Prince Harry’s secret trip to Ukraine to visit war casualties

Prince Harry has dropped into Ukraine to visit war casualties, becoming the second British royal to travel to the country since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

11/04 Inside Liberal leader’s cocaine ‘catch-ups’

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs snorted cocaine and supplied the drug to friends to alleviate the stress of his high-level job in politics, a court has been told.

11/04 ‘Talk is cheap’: Veterans talk election 2025

It has been more than six months since the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and as the federal election campaign enters its third week, mental health is dominating headlines.

11/04 ‘Scary’ woman now controlling Trump

The United States’ top military officers are being purged.

11/04 Russians shoot at mystery ‘UFO helicopter’ over Moscow

This is the eerie moment terrified Russians shoot at a mysterious “UFO helicopter” darting over Moscow.

10/04 Major European bank in bid to boost economy by swapping cars with tanks

The banking giant said military manufacturing could be the key to kickstarting better financial results.

10/04 Head of British military visits China for first time since 2015

London did not publicise Adm Sir Tony Radakin’s trip, but Beijing says he had in-depth talks with Chinese counterpart

10/04 Fighter pilots call on Israel to prioritise release of Gaza hostages, even if war must stop

Almost 1,000 retired and active reservist Israeli pilots say Gaza war now ‘mainly serves personal and political interests’

10/04 Russian intelligence ship located in Irish-controlled waters not responding to communication

The Viktor Leonov, monitored by the LÉ Samuel Beckett, has not revealed its purpose in Irish seas

10/04 Defence Forces chaplain hugs boy who stabbed him and says he is forgiven

Fr Paul Murphy addresses 17-year-old boy in court and says he hopes he will become a better person

10/04 Trump could pull 10,000 troops from Russia's doorstep

After Russia's full invasion of Ukraine in 2022, US President Joe Biden announced an extra 20,000 US troops to defend Europe's borders. Now half of those could be removed.

10/04 Russia humiliated as Ukraine's tanks breach £90billion defences in Belgorod

Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed for the first time this week that his soldiers were operating in the region.

10/04 Miriam Lord: When is a Soc Dem TD not a Soc Dem TD?

Kerfuffle over the exact status of Eoin Hayes provided light relief on a doomy day of worry about tariffs and the economy

10/04 Aussie girl, 10, dies in horror fire

A 10-year old Australian girl has died after a fire tore through a building in Singapore.

09/04 New battle bot could help triple Army's fighting power

With the British Army at its smallest since Napoleonic times, military planners are focussing non autonomous systems, Now Germany's ARX Robotics will become the first company to built war drones in Britain.

09/04 Female defence workers say sexual harassment not addressed after MoD allegations

Exclusive: Union calls for inquiry more than a year after whistleblowers wrote to department about alleged abuse

08/04 Hypersonic weapons are fast becoming 'critical technology' for Europe's defence. How do they work?

Anglo-American researchers have completed tests on a propulsion system that should power a cutting-edge hypersonic missile before the end of the decade. What about Europe? View on euronews

08/04 Gaza’s ‘death zone’: Israeli soldiers describe demolition of infrastructure to create buffer

One told right group ‘everything gets mowed down’ and that after demolitions area looked like Hiroshima

08/04 As EU seeks to cut defence dependency on US, how can it improve tank production?

The EU is trying to break its military dependency on the US amid pressure from the Trump administration, and buy more defence equipment in Europe. View on euronews

08/04 Schoolchildren Should be Prepared For War Emergency, Says Germany

Fear of Russian revanchism may set back decades of progress by European governments to erode individual responsibility.

08/04 Members of the Armed Forces and veterans 'disadvantaged' by their service

A Defence Select Committee report has found that service personnel, veterans and their families are being disadvantaged by their service.

08/04 Liberal defence spokesman Andrew Hastie under fire over combat roles for women

Labor says Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie should be stripped of his portfolio after he refused to back down from past comments saying women should not serve in combat roles in the Australian Defence Force.

08/04 NATO chief declares that citizens should feel 'assured' as jets practise for war

Air Marshal Johnny Stringer, Deputy Commander of NATO Allied Air Command believes that the multi-national exercise shows the alliance's ability to defend Europe.

08/04 'David Lammy is perfect embodiment of Labour's UK security illiteracy'

The Foreign Secretary's response to an incident involving Labour MPs shows a misunderstanding that is rife within his party.

08/04 Shock Trump ally now in the ‘firing’ line

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07/04 Gaza: 100 children killed or injured every day since Israel resumed offensive says UN agency

Unrwa chief calls Gaza conflict's child death toll ‘a stain on our common humanity’

07/04 WW3 fears soar as Europeans desperate to snap up Finland's bomb-proof bunker

Swimming pools and amusement parks can double up as air raid bunkers in Finland, which has 50,500 civil defence shelters.

07/04 Defence secretary meets family of Kenyan woman allegedly killed by British soldiers

Relatives of Agnes Wanjiru say 13-year fight for justice has taken ‘heavy toll’ after meeting with John Healey

07/04 NATO member urges alliance to prepare 'clear roadmap' for any US troop pullout

The Finnish Defence Minister has warned NATO allies that they should begin to prepare a clear roadmap for any potential US withdrawal from the alliance.

07/04 Defence and health officials disagree over moving air ambulance out of Athlone

Review finds defence personnel sought alternative site but health stakeholders favoured keeping service at Custume Barracks

07/04 ‘A necessary evil’: Fund managers are changing tack on defense stocks

Fund managers are screening defense firms to make them more palatable to ESG-minded investors as the sector grows in the face of geopolitical tensions.

06/04 Call for expansion of Royal Navy surveillance after Kremlin spy devices found

Defence officials believe Trident nuclear fleet is latest target in Putin’s ‘greyzone’ war with the UK

06/04 Hypersonic weapon breakthrough as UK defence chief hails ‘milestone moment'

UK scientists have completed 233 successful hypersonic propulsion tests, advancing the UK's defence capabilities ahead of a 2030 target for operational missile readiness.

06/04 ‘They destroyed this moment of joy’: On the frontlines of the Israeli incursion into Syria

Days after the fall of the Assad regime, Israeli forces entered southern Syria, where many locals now want protection from the UN

05/04 Two chilling words mark the end of America

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05/04 UK 'Iron Dome' won't protect towns and cities from Russian missiles

As tensions with Moscow mount, the lack of a proper missile shield like Israel's Iron Dome will leave UK towns and cities exposed to Russian missile attacks, experts warn .

05/04 'Coalition of the Willing' reaches military planning stage in Kyiv

Plans to create a European 'Coalition of the Willing' to underwrite any peace deal in Ukraine have evolved beyond political rhetoric and have now entered the military planning stage, with the UK's Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin in Kyiv this weekend.

05/04 Moscow's words are 'empty': Europeans pressure US to toughen stance on Russia

At a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, US allies doubt Russia's intentions to end the war in Ukraine and demand more action in response. View on euronews

04/04 MoD in talks to sell two warships destined for scrapheap to Brazil

Both vessels, which can deploy Marines from sea to shore, were due to be scrapped despite receiving upgrades in recent years.

04/04 Russia in meltdown as military spending 'hurting the rest of the economy'

Experts have suggested that the imbalance may prove tricky for Putin to 'unwind'

04/04 Europeans pressure US to toughen stance on Russia

At a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, US allies doubt Russia's intentions to end the war in Ukraine and demand more action in response. #EuropeNews

04/04 Russian TV falls for April Fool's HMS Prince Andrew spoof in blunder

A Russian state broadcaster fell for a spoof which suggested the UK would be building a third aircraft carrier complete with crayons and go-faster stripes.

04/04 Justine McCarthy: Strip-search of protesters is a scandal of unadulterated hypocrisy

Oonagh Peters says she was led to a cell by a woman garda, told to remove her jeans, pull down her knickers and lift up her bra

04/04 ‘Remove females from combat’: Liberal candidate’s controversial claims

A Liberal candidate described by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as “outstanding” claimed the Australian Defence Force (ADF) “need to remove females from combat corps” in order to “fix” our military.

04/04 911 call exposed Long Island serial killings

The desperate act of a sex worker’s mother who forced police to investigate her daughter’s disappearance back in 2010 ultimately exposed an alleged serial killer on Long Island, New York.

03/04 NATO ally prepares nuclear bunkers as global tensions skyrocket

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency started a major project to modernise the nuclear shelters, which it expected to take two-to-three years.

03/04 Senator slams Pentagon 'mid-level' leaders on Europe troop level plan

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region. #EuropeNews

03/04 NATO faces 'existential crisis' as Donald Trump to poised to pull US support

A former US ambassador sent a strong warning about the issues facing NATO and told the Express that it was "very possible" that Donald Trump could quit the alliance.

03/04 Another European country orders £21bn upgrade of its military over WW3 fears

The new commitment to military spending comes after major government defence cuts between 2010 and 2018.

03/04 US will stay in NATO, but it must be 'stronger', Marco Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reassured allies that Donald Trump is not anti-NATO and that the country will remain in the alliance, but he's also asking his counterparts to make sacrifices and raise defence spending to 5%. #EuropeNews

03/04 ‘He’s on the line’: Former NRL pest weighs in on Reed Mahoney antics

Michael Ennis has urged Reed Mahoney not to overstep the line after the Bulldogs hooker raised eyebrows with two feisty incidents last weekend.

02/04 Greece to spend €25 billion on hi-tech overhaul of military

The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United States’ commitment to European defence. #EuropeNews

02/04 Shoring up Ukraine and EU's defence

Faced with the potential disengagement of the United States from European defence and Russia's drastic conditions for a truth, let alone peace with Ukraine, the European Union is under pressure. #EuropeansStories

02/04 British warship shoots down waves of attack drones

The training comes ahead of the ship deploying to the Indo-Pacific - a journey which could see the destroyer passing waters close to the Houthis in Yemen.

02/04 Palestinian paramedics shot by Israeli forces had hands tied, eyewitnesses say

Accounts add to an accumulating body of evidence pointing to a serious war crime

02/04 Putin’s chilling message to 160,000 men

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a fresh conscription push, ordering 160,000 men be drafted by mid-July despite recently promising he wanted the war in Ukraine to end.

02/04 Fact-check: EU won't 'confiscate' private savings to spend on defence

A fresh push to incentivise Europeans to invest in EU assets has been weaponised in an online disinformation campaign. Euroverify investigates. #EuroVerify

02/04 Gross detail in unlawful strip search

The NSW government has admitted that police officers unlawfully strip searched a Splendour in the Grass festival attendee.

01/04 Italy’s Leonardo given £165m UK military helicopter contract

Extension to deal over Royal Navy’s Merlin fleet comes as government plans to increase defence spending

01/04 Water and defence - but not bullets: EU reallocates regional funds

The EU executive has invited member states to redirect regional spending - accounting for one-third of the EU budget - toward various strategic areas such as water resilience and affordable housing, including defence to a limited extent. #EuropeNews

01/04 ‘Parasite’: Beijing fury as warships mass

China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills Beijing said were aimed at practising for “precision strikes” and a blockade of the self-ruled island.

01/04 Process begins for military cyber command with 300-strong force planned for defensive and offensive operations

New command to safeguard Irish military operations from cyber threats and may launch cyberattacks for ‘defensive purposes’

01/04 ‘Failure’: Big call on soldier’s death

A former cop and army officer says new claims about the fate of an Australian soldier who died in Iraq highlights the “failure” of his employer to preserve a potential crime scene.

01/04 New details aired after ex-detainee shot

Footage of the moment a former immigration detainee was shot by police has been played in court as new details about the shooting were aired.

01/04 'Derelict' northern town about to roar back thanks to Putin and Xi

Global instability means defence spending will increase, and hopefully boost this town's local economy.

01/04 Chilling call to dead soldier’s mum

The mother of an Australian soldier found to have died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound was told her son had been murdered just a day after his death.

01/04 ‘Men just do stuff like that’: Wild response after man masturbates on flight for an hour

There was a snake on the plane.

31/03 Brothers accused of brawling in street with workmen after 'attempted abduction'

One of the complainants, who had been renovating a nearby pub, was left with a stab wound to the chest and bleeding on the brain.

31/03 ‘All over the shop’: PM’s China ship gaffe

Anthony Albanese has come under fire for his “inexperience” when it comes to Australian national security amid fears a Chinese research ship is gathering data in local waters.

31/03 US will not step in to help Europe if Russia attacks, says leaked Pentagon file

Leading UK defence voices have warned that the memo will "embolden" and "encourage" Putin to launch a new assault on Europe.

31/03 Army is called in to help in search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Gardaí get military assistance as concerns grow that 56-year-old may have been victim of foul play

31/03 Israeli army intensifies attack on Jenin refugee camp in northern West Bank

Situation ‘catastrophic’ and camp rendered uninhabitable, says Jenin mayor

31/03 Trump can 'switch off' UK nuclear weapons as Russia war fears grow

The UK's nuclear deterrence relies on Washington in one key respect - a leading academic warns it leaves Britain exposed.

31/03 I was in the room for Keir Starmer's migration speech - one thing alarmed me

With over 40 countries and tech bosses gathering in Central London, Sir Keir is hoping for a drastic change in the fight against smuggling gangs.

31/03 Asteroid big enough to wipe out cities could still strike Moon

The asteroid is no longer considered a significant threat to Earth - but new calculations suggest a notable chance of a lunar impact.

31/03 EU urged to include green energy in increased security spending

With the European Commission due to propose the EU's next seven-year, trillion-euro budget in the summer, security analysts are calling for a focus on green energy alongside increased military spending. #EuropeNews

31/03 Germany mulls conscription return as Russia's threats grow

The nation has already missed a goal of increasing its soldiers by 20,000 to bring the total to around 203,000, with other major European powers struggling to attract willing recruits.

31/03 Readers debate Germany's sudden rearmament and threat of conscription

A major law passed by the German parliament has unlocked €500 billion (£418 billion) for defence spending, as a senior officer calls for the return of national service.

31/03 Eurozone in crisis as Germany deals huge blow to EU

Germany's decision to boost defence and infrastructure spending has shaken financial markets in the EU.

31/03 I'm JD Vance's British mentor - this is what he really thinks of Europe and EU

Cambridge academic Dr James Orr, a personal friend of JD Vance, has told how his friend has "zero contempt" for Europe despite critical comments he has made.

31/03 UK seaside town 'plagued by empty shops' set for £200m revamp

The town, like many has been hit by the decline of British industry. But its work in defence and a £200 million government boost could see its fortunes transformed.

31/03 UK troops 'forced to buy their own kit' ahead of deployment to Putin's border

EXCLUSIVE: British soldiers' use of drones bought on the internet has raised serious concerns about operational security and the MOD's sluggish supply chain.

30/03 More than 6,000 modern body armour units to be acquired for Irish soldiers

Simon Harris says €16.5m contract in place to invest in protection of Defence Forces personnel

30/03 Labour's defence spending 'spin' torn to shreds after £2.2bn increase

Sir Ben Wallace warned the UK risks "losing our credibility and leadership on defence amongst allies".

29/03 Army to use seaside ports to speed up response to NATO emergencies

Until now, the British Army's armoured vehicles weapons and other military kit has had to trek to Southampton before it could be deployed on foreign operations. Anew deal will see it able to use 21 ports across the country to save time as tensions with Russia mount.

29/03 Falklands 'war rotas' refreshed as MoD braces for mounting Russia crisis

The Ministry of Defence has refreshed crisis contingency plans which will mean thousands of key civil servants in London, Bristol and Scotland only go home at weekends if war with Russia breaks out

29/03 Move fast, kill things: the tech startups trying to reinvent defence with Silicon Valley values

Venture capital-backed, $1bn companies are disrupting the way war will be waged with AI and futuristic weapons. Will they overthrow the traditional big military manufacturers, and what would that mean for the battlefield?

29/03 Accusations fly after Israel’s big admission

Israel’s military admitted Saturday it had fired on ambulances in the Gaza Strip after identifying them as “suspicious vehicles”, with Hamas condemning it as a “war crime” that killed at least one person.

28/03 Defence Forces class of 2025 commissioned into an increasingly turbulent world

Friday’s Curragh ceremony was the culmination of decades of service for many of the men and women involved

28/03 Minister for Defence admits Ireland is a laggard in terms of military spending

Simon Harris commits Ireland to highest level of ambition for the Defence Forces

28/03 'Sensitive' army papers found scattered in street

The papers appeared to contain names, ranks and shift patterns of members of the military.

28/03 Review of EU regional funding still on hold amid defence rerouting concerns

The European Commission said more time is needed to present the review of its regional funding programme, which accounts for one-third of the EU budget. #EuropeNews

28/03 How much do NATO members spend on defence as threat perceptions rise?

Despite Trump's appeal for NATO members to spend more of their budget on defence, the feasibility of any further increases in the EU remains uncertain. #EuropeInMotion

28/03 Papers strewn on Newcastle street feared to be sensitive army documents

MoD urgently investigates after member of public finds documents reportedly including emails and shift patterns

28/03 Four key challenges facing Aussie economy

The Australian economy faces four major challenges that will have to be dealt with by whoever wins the upcoming federal election, a leading economist has warned.

28/03 ‘Crisis’: Text sends Trump over the edge

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28/03 Soldier’s widow responds to murder claim

The widow of an Australian soldier has asked the coroner to reopen her husband’s coronial inquest after the revelation that another serviceman allegedly confessed to killing him.

28/03 Alleged killer mum’s TikToks

A mum charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter after allegedly posting a Tiktok clip where she claimed the devil was “interfering” with her soul faces a further wait in custody on remand due to a second psychiatric report being prepared.

28/03 ‘KILLED HIM’: Bombshell new claim about Aussie soldier’s death

A former Australian soldier allegedly claimed that he killed his own comrade while on tour – but authorities have refused to investigate.

27/03 Clean energy superpower – and now defence superpower. Can the UK really be both? | Nils Pratley

The government’s plan to ramp up defence spending means relying on carbon-intensive industries – and those won’t be the only policy compromises they have to make

27/03 ‘You could die trying to reach this treatment’: how Israel’s war on Hizbullah has shattered healthcare in south Lebanon

With a fragile ceasefire in place, medics look to repair hospitals and care centres to get services running again

27/03 Defence Secretary reveals if US is stepping away from NATO

John Healey said the UK and the US "stand for the same thing" and "fight for the same thing".

27/03 Now is not the time for the US or Europe to go it alone, warns Nato chief

Mark Rutte says US wants reassurance European allies will ‘step up’ while Europe needs to know ‘Uncle Sam still has our back’

27/03 Government to build homes on surplus MoD land as part of 1.5m pledge

It's hoped the plans could also help British troops and their families get on the housing ladder more easily.

26/03 ‘More of this please’: Footy fans froth over ex-AFL coach’s ‘brilliant’ analysis

Adam Simpson’s hopes of getting another AFL coaching job are well and truly alive, with the former West Coast mentor blowing footy fans away with his analysis in the media.

26/03 New spending on drones and lasers will ‘revolutionise’ UK defence, says Reeves

Chancellor says new money will help turn Britain into a ‘defence industrial superpower’

26/03 Rachel Reeves' 6 biggest Budget bombshells from stuttering growth to ISA update

The Chancellor has been savaged from many in her own party and the Opposition after delivering her Spring Statement.

26/03 Spring statement 2025: key points at a glance

Rachel Reeves has delivered her economic update – here are the main points, with political analysis

26/03 Spring statement: Reeves blames ‘global uncertainty’ for deeper spending cuts

Chancellor says tougher measures required to plug fiscal hole after Treasury watchdog halves 2025 growth forecast

26/03 Reeves says poverty figures from spring statement cuts don’t take into account impact of getting people into work – live

More than 3 million families will lose out as a result of sweeping cuts to welfare, official analysis shows

26/03 Can Europe's new military expenses help its economies?

Europe has become convinced that its American ally will no longer guarantee its security, and has decided to rearm massively. How does it plan to do this? Can it afford it? And what impact will this new scenario have on its geostrategic position, but also on its economic and industrial sectors? #EuropeansStories

26/03 ‘I’m a former soldier, Putin will be laughing at Reeves and the whole UK today'

The Ministry of Defence needs all the money it can get to enable our Armed Forces to meet the threats we face. But let's not pretend that £2.2bn gets us any closer.

26/03 EU urges citizens to prepare for war with 72-hour survival kit as tensions soar

The EU crisis management commissioner will present proposals for all citizens of the bloc to be advised on how to prepare a 72 hour survival kit.

26/03 Trump downplays Signal security breach as a minor 'glitch'

Trump told local media that the lapse “turned out not to be a serious one,” and expressed his continued support for national security adviser Mike Waltz.

25/03 EU silent on US 'free-loading' US jibe despite €17m Red Sea mission

EU member states launched a mission in 2024 to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea. #EuropeNews

25/03 Kubilius: EU needs €70 billion to strengthen military mobility

The bloc's infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit for purpose, the EU's Defence Commissioner told Euronews in an exclusive interview. #EuropeNews

25/03 In defiance of Donald Trump, is a European ‘security council’ emerging? | Paul Taylor

With the US threatening unilateral withdrawal, even from the top Nato military post, five European nations must fill the vacuum

24/03 Donald Trump's cabinet raged at 'free-loading' Europe in secret group chat

The messages discussing plans to bomb Yemen were accidentally shared with a reporter.

24/03 Brexit row erupts as Labour told to 'stand up' to Macron over fishing

Tory frontbencher warns French President is prioritising "fishing rights over Europe's collective security".

23/03 MOD spends £50k on 'weight loss drugs' as fitness standards labelled 'a joke'

EXCLUSIVE: The MoD spent nearly £50,000 on semaglutide since January 2024.

23/03 After America: can Europe learn to go it alone without the US?

In Germany, tariff-hit car factories are being repurposed for defence. In Britain, American academics are queueing up for jobs. The west will be different as a result of Trump – but will it be worse?

23/03 Harley Reid caught out flipping off heckling Lions fans

West Coast star Harley Reid may cop a please explain from the AFL after being caught out flipping off Brisbane fans on Sunday.

22/03 Express asks if Keir Starmer side with Donald Trump over Europe on Ukraine?

Responding to Mr Trump's criticism about insufficient defence budgets, France, Germany, and the UK have pledged to boost their defence spending.

22/03 Cold War nuclear bunker that could be used by MoD amid WW3 threat

Just three miles from Edinburgh, this historic bunker could be activated in case of a major conflict.

21/03 Man acquitted after being accused of assaulting pensioner neighbour at barbeque

Dave Mahon has been acquitted of assaulting his elderly neighbour after the alleged victim failed to turn up to his trial.

21/03 Trump boasts new US fighter jets in £15.5bn deal are 'most lethal aircraft ever'

Donald Trump raved about the F-47, saying enemies "won't know what the hell hit them".

21/03 Macron 'exploring alternatives' to plan drafted with Starmer as cracks form

Sir Keir may follow in Mr Macron's footsteps and shift his focus towards defending Ukraine via air and sea support.

21/03 EU plots 'NATO without US' after cutting UK out of £125bn defence fund

The UK, France, Germany and Nordic countries are in discussion to develop a ten-year plan that will see them take on the bulk of European security.

21/03 Excitement, boredom and duty - the reasons southern Protestants fought in second World War

With death of John Hemingway, Ian d’Alton examines motivations of ‘The Few’

21/03 UK told to pay 'fair share' into £125bn EU defence plan after being sidelined

The EU has made it clear it will block any nation from the scheme which refuses to sign a formal defence and security pact.

21/03 EU struggles to boost Ukraine aid as Trump shifts toward Moscow

Europe needs to upscale its support for Ukraine as Donal Trump more towards Moscow, but it seems challenging for EU members to agree on a fresh military aid to Ukraine #RadioSchuman

21/03 ‘Irrecoverable’: Australia in ‘precarious state’

Donald Trump’s divisive brand of leadership has continued to ruffle feathers inside the upper echelons of politics around the globe.

21/03 Defra asks England’s biggest landowners to come up with plans to restore nature

Exclusive: Representatives of king, National Trust and others called on to work together to protect environment

20/03 Survival guides, mass evacuations, huge bunkers and conscription – how Europe is preparing for WW3

Europe is gearing up for World War III with survival guides, nuclear bunkers and conscription plans to survive a Russian invasion.

20/03 Ignored by Trump and menaced by Putin, the UK turns to the EU for defensive ties

As Trump seeks to withdraw the US from European defence, Keir Starmer is trying to develop closer ties with the UK’s neighbours

20/03 Is this Europe's market moment to recover? Euronext CEO explains

"Europe appears to be a safe harbour for investors who look for predictability," the CEO of pan-European stock exchange Euronext said to Euronews Business.

20/03 General says 'UK should worry' as Trump considers making 'clear signal'

General Sir Richard Barrons has warned that Donald Trump's next move could be "totemic" and result in the need for fast and tough choices by the UK and EU

20/03 Europe doesn’t need Trump to form a western alliance – and one is already taking shape | Martin Kettle

Britain, France and Germany are closing ranks to bolster Nato as the unreliable US president marches to his own drum, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

20/03 EU leaders slammed as 'ungrateful and obnoxious' over £125bn defence snub

The move has prompted fury as the UK looks set to commit thousands of troops to a peacekeeping force in Ukraine.

20/03 Squirming Labour minister denies EU defence snub as he is skewered on Sky News

Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard was challenged by Sky News host Wilfred Frost over the bloc's new fund to boost European defence.

20/03 France preps for “survival” scenario

The French government has announced it will supply households across the country with survival manuals in a move mirroring other European nations.

20/03 Hungary refuses again to endorse leaders' summit text on Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy briefed the 27 leaders about the latest developments in the negotiations promoted by Donald Trump to end Russia's war. #EuropeNews

19/03 UK shut out of £125bn EU defence fund in victory for France

The Bloc is taking a ‘Buy European' approach to defence spending.

19/03 ‘As real as it can get’: EU to loan €150bn for European defence from invasion

EU launches scheme to buy more weapons in Europe as Russia remains ‘a threat for the foreseeable future’

19/03 Sure sign Gaza ceasefire now dead

Israel’s military said on Wednesday that it had launched “targeted ground operations” in Gaza after conducting a series of air strikes on a scale not seen since a ceasefire began in January.

19/03 Rachel Reeves told to get spending on defence to 'save economy and face Putin'

Rachel Reeves should take a leaf out of Clement Attlee's book and fund a complete rearmament programme, a new report from the Council on Geostrategy says.

19/03 Much-trailed EU defence strategy fails to outline new funding options

The European Commission's ReArm Europe proposal aims to see member states unleash up to €800 billion in defence spending over the next four years. #EuropeNews

19/03 ‘2027 invasion’: Nation prepares for war

Taiwanese troops will simulate possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion in 2027 during the island’s annual war games, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, as Beijing maintains military pressure on Taipei.

19/03 Labor, Coalition battle on national security

Australia is navigating a world of sharply rising geopolitical uncertainty.

19/03 Government to establish National Security Council

Taoiseach to chair group comprising Cabinet Ministers, Garda and Defence Forces chiefs and senior officials

19/03 ‘Difficult situations’: Former private schoolboy accused of killing man on morning walk

A former Adelaide private school boy accused of murdering a beloved father on his morning walk had been in a “difficult situation” when he was taken in during Year 8, the educational institution has revealed.

18/03 Macron says France will order more Rafale fighter jets in nuclear deterrence drive

French President Emmanuel Macron also announced a modernisation of one of the country's main air bases with the latest nuclear missile technology. View on euronews

18/03 Labour accused of failing to address security concerns after 269 MoD phones lost

Exclusive: The Shadow Defence Secretary says the response has not been good enough and "ministers need to show they are gripping this matter".

18/03 Resumption of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza brings political gains for Netanyahu

Analysis: Israel conveniently forgets that it was the cause of Gaza ceasefire collapsing

18/03 Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence

As the three countries prepare to spend billions beefing up their defence capabilities, they will continue to rely on the US for nuclear deterrence, experts tell Euronews.

18/03 Israel conducting ‘extensive strikes’ on Gaza as ceasefire talks collapse

A top Hamas official said Israel decided to sacrifice its hostages by re-launching massive military operations in the Gaza Strip Tuesday, shattering a period of relative calm since a January truce.

18/03 Toyah Cordingley murder trial ends in hung jury

The Toyah Cordingley murder trial has ended with a hung jury.

17/03 'I'm an ex-Royal Marine and I'm disgusted by very real military crisis for UK'

The time for talk is over - what Britain needs is action.

17/03 Killer driver admits causing model’s death

The young man who killed Melbourne model Elise Hodder with his car as he attempted to leave a rave has pleaded guilty to some charges while denying others.

17/03 From ready meals to air defence radar: How Irish aid to Ukraine has evolved

Government policy is that only non-lethal aid is provided, but the type of assistance has changed since the war began

16/03 Vote on whether Britain should have conscription if we go to war

The war in Ukraine and a drastic fall in troop numbers has brought the conversation surrounding conscription to the forefront of defence planning.

16/03 PM Sánchez: Spain must help countries facing Russian threats

The Spanish prime minister also stressed the need for a just peace in Ukraine without rewarding Moscow's aggression. #EuropeNews

16/03 Benji Marshall’s five-word Wests Tigers’ admission

A stoic Benji Marshall hopes the Tigers’ 32-6 victory over the Eels will give the press something good to say about his club after three straight wooden spoons.

16/03 'Horrendous' army fitness standards require troops to be no fitter than children

EXCLUSIVE: Army fitness standards have been labelled "horrendous" with soldiers only needing to be as fit as the average eight-year-old to be classed as "adequate".

16/03 If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan

Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security

15/03 ‘Open’: Australia’s fresh promise to Ukraine

Australia has vowed to stand by Ukraine “for as long as it takes” and its willingness to consider contributing to a peacekeeping force during talks with the British Prime Minister.

15/03 From tech to tanks: the rise of Europe’s magnificent seven

Defence stocks have trumped the US’s magnificent seven techs and generated five times the returns of the S&P 500 over the past year

14/03 Disused banks, pubs and equestrian centres could be used to house asylum seekers

Department of Integration wants to loosen rules about which types of property can be used for this purpose

14/03 Reportage: Onboard a French minehunting ship in the Mediterranean

Euronews joined the French minehunting ship Le Capricorne for a day during the Ariadne 2025 exercise in Greece. View on euronews

14/03 Germany's CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal with Greens

The agreement reached with the Greens would allow Germany to spend up to €1 trillion on defence and infrastructure over the next decade.

14/03 More, better, European: White Paper maps path for EU rearmament

Next week, the EU Commission will present the White Paper on the Future of European Defence, with guidelines on how to boost production and defence readiness in the face of possible Russian military aggression. #EuropeNews

14/03 Russians troops thank Australia for ‘abandoned’ military vehicles in propaganda video

A video of Russian troops thanking Australia after claiming to seize a multimillion-dollar piece of Aussie military hardware from Ukraine has gone viral on social media.

14/03 AFL premiers rocked by tragedy, surprise plan to unleash Levi Ashcroft

The Brisbane Lions get their premiership defence underway against the Sydney Swans at the SCG on Saturday afternoon after Cyclone Alfred forced their season opener against Geelong to be postponed.

14/03 ‘Stop’: Qantas boss’ dark warning to Aussies

Australia’s way of life could evaporate within a month in the event of a large-scale international crisis, a leading corporate figure has warned, as fuel stocks dwindle to zero and petrol stations run dry.

13/03 Spain's PM says military spending will reindustrialise Spain and EU

With about 1.28% spent on defence last year, Spain is proportionally one of the lowest NATO defence spenders.

13/03 While the government backs ReArmEu public opinion remains divided

Defence spending remains one of the most debated topics in Europe,with countries like Italy and Spain under pressure to meet NATO’s targets.A recent poll reveals that Italians are evenly split on the issue, with strong opposition from 5 Star Movement supporters. #EuropeNews

13/03 Expert’s huge warning on AUKUS

Canberra should not “over-estimate” the Trump administration’s support for AUKUS as Australia faces an increasingly hostile Indo-Pacific, a US defence consultant has told NewsWire.