Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces the UK will be sending 20,000 troops to serve across Europe in a major NATO exercise in the first half of this year.
In a speech at Lancaster House, Mr Shapps said the plans were about āmaintaining an advantage over our adversaries.ā
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Grant Shapps has said that āstate involvementā in the large-scale cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence cannot be ruled out as speculation continues to grow that China carried out the hack. The defence secretary said there is evidence of āpotential failingsā of the contractor operating the payroll system that was hacked, āwhich may have made it easier for the malign actorā to gain access to bank details of veterans. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed the name of the contractor running the Ministry of Defence's payroll system that was hacked by China. Sky News
EU member Estonia feels threatened by neighbour Russia. This year, the small NATO country will invest over 3% of its GDP to beef up its defence capabilities. It has also been hosting NATO exercises and training civilians in trench warfare, as EuronewsWitness reporter Hans von der Brelie discovered.
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Amid escalating tensions between Russia and NATO, Polish Prime Minister acknowledges the presence of many soldiers in Ukraine fighting for President Zelensky's army. This revelation adds another layer to the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region. Stay updated on the latest developments and analysis of the situation.
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The Ukraine war and uncertainty about future US funding of NATO have rekindled fears about Europe's defence. Witness reporter Valerie Gauriat went to Poland to assess the potential for a spillover of the conflict into other parts of Europe, and to gauge expectations of EU and NATO allies.
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Hezbollah Launched Coordinated Strikes on Israeli Targets in Northern Palestine, including barracks and military buildings, in support of Gaza and retaliation for Israeli attacks on southern Lebanese villages. The clashes have caused casualties and displacement on both sides, with Hezbollah vowing to continue until Israel halts aggression against Gaza.
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NATO's actions provoke Putin amidst Ukraine conflict. Russia issues stark warnings to France, threatening retaliation against French troops in Ukraine. Moscow criticizes Paris for involvement in proxy war and cautions UK about consequences of supporting Ukrainian attacks. Western powers' saber-rattling risks escalation, with Russia warning against nuclear threats. Many urge allies to avoid provoking Russia amid rising tensions.
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England Football Manager Gareth Southgate describes rumours surrounding the next Manchester United manager as āirrelevantā as he says his focus is on āhaving as successful a tournament with England as possibleā. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The health secretary has responded to the findings in the birth trauma report, which found good care is āthe exception rather than the ruleā. Victoria Atkins said she "completely gets it", referencing her own experience giving birth in an NHS ward. "I've spoken about my own experiences about having a baby on the NHS. I want to shine a light on all of this and with this report, but also with my own personal commitment and I have prioritised women's health and maternity services as one of the priorities of this government," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has fought back after Rishi Sunak today warned the Labour leader "can't be trusted" to "keep Britain safe", with the risk of nuclear war the highest since the 1960s. Speaking in the West Midlands today, Mr Starmer said: "I know first-hand the importance of national security which is why I made such a commitment to the national security of our country."
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King Charles has handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William in a ceremony in Hampshire. It comes just two weeks after the King returned to public duties following his cancer diagnosis. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak warned the UK faces the "most dangerous time for generations" as he delivered his pre-election pitch to voters on Monday. Mr Sunak set out his vision for the next government, addressing issues including the Rwanda scheme, the environment, the education system and the economy.
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