Far-right surge and economic turmoil, Germany's new chancellor faces in-tray from hell
Friedrich Merz faces massive challenges, from an angry electorate to an ailing economy and unprecedented geopolitical turmoil
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Benefits and foreign aid cuts needed to fund extra defence spending, Labour MPs say
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to outline an increase in defence spending after saying Donald Trump was 'right' that 'Europeans - including the United...
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At least three killed in overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv
As the war in Ukraine approaches the three-year mark, Russia has stepped up its air attacks, sending dozens of drones almost every night.
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What do we know about the Russian ‘spy ship’ tracked in UK waters?
The Kremlin is suspected of deploying the vessel to stalk the seabed, gathering intelligence that could be used in acts of sabotage.
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Rolls-Royce subsidiary bags landmark UK nuclear submarine deal
Under the deal with the Ministry of Defence, the British engineering company will make nuclear submarine reactors for the Royal Navy.
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Dodds exit signals Labour unease over Starmer's tough decisions
Keir Starmer has lost four senior ministers since coming to power last July. Although she was not a high profile minister, the departure of Anneliese...
Read MoreDodds quits as international development minister over aid cut to fund defence
Anneliese Dodds has quit as international development minister over the Government’s decision to cut overseas aid to fund a boost to defence...
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Russian ambassador should be questioned on drone sightings over UK air bases, says senior MP
Defence Committee will consider evidence of suspected Russian links to drone sightings over UK air bases as part of an inquiry into 'grey zone'...
Read MoreAnneliese Dodds’s resignation is like Robin Cook’s – principled, but ultimately pointless
When Keir Starmer announced the switch in spending from foreign aid to defence, the response from the Labour Party seemed surprisingly muted. Now we...
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Fact check: Government plans will see defence spending hit 2.5% of GDP
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said his new plan would mean spending £13.4 billion more on defence every year from 2027. In the House of Commons on...
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