Afghanistan 'Was it all pointless?': Veterans tormented by Taliban takeover Some former soldiers in the West have questioned the purpose of the enormous military sacrifices in the 20-year campaign, as troop withdrawals enabled the Taliban to take control. 20/08/2021
United Kingdom Veteran Gurkhas call off 13-day hunger strike over pensions The British Ministry of Defense agreed today to begin talks with the Nepalese Embassy over pensions for Gurkha veterans of the British Army . 19/08/2021
Afghanistan 'NATO's biggest debacle': Afghanistan troop withdrawals slammed On Monday the head of Angela Merkel's conservative party and possible successor to the German chancellor called the pullout NATO's "biggest debacle" since its creation. 16/08/2021
United Kingdom Northern Ireland: UK plans to end prosecutions for 'Troubles' crimes The government says the move reflects the poor chances of successfully prosecuting decades-old crimes, but families of people killed in the violence have called the plan a betrayal. 14/07/2021
United Kingdom N Ireland: Charges dropped against British soldiers over 1972 killings Prosecutors decided there was little chance of convictions in two cases where unarmed civilians were killed by the army during Northern Ireland's sectarian conflict. 02/07/2021
United Kingdom UK to speed up relocation of Afghans who worked with British troops "As we withdraw our Armed Forces, it is only right we accelerate the relocation of those who may be at risk of reprisals," Britain's Defense Minister Ben Wallace said on Monday. 31/05/2021
United Kingdom Falkland Islands to be completely cleared of mines 38 years after war The mine clearance was carried out by a team from Zimbabwe, under British supervision, enabling the UK to meet its obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. 10/11/2020
United Kingdom 40,000 toy soldiers highlight plight of UK veterans An installation in Manchester has been put on display to raise awareness about the difficulties many armed forces veterans face when their careers are ended by injury. 08/10/2019
United Kingdom British soldier killed by elephant during anti-poaching operation “He was a determined and big-hearted who devoted his life to serving his country." 07/05/2019
The Cube British soldiers use picture of Jeremy Corbyn as a shooting target The British Army has launched an investigation into a video circulating of British soldiers using a picture of the Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn as a shooting target. 03/04/2019
United Kingdom Ex-British soldier faces charges over 1972 Bloody Sunday killings It relates to events on January 30 of that year when British troops opened fire on an unauthorised march in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. They killed 13 Catholics and wounded 14 others, one of whom later died. 14/03/2019
United Kingdom British Army reaches out to 'snowflakes, selfie addicts and gamers' A new British Army recruitment drive targeted “snowflakes, selfie addicts, class clowns, phone zombies, and me, me, me millennials.” 03/01/2019
United Kingdom All-male panel at debate on improving gender equality in the military Gender balance in the armed forces, what more can be done? A woman on the panel? 11/12/2018
no comment Dutch royals watch Marines demonstration on river Thames in London The king and queen of the Netherlands watched a joint demonstration of the British-Dutch marine corps on London's river Thames on Wednesday (October 24), as part of a state visit. 24/10/2018
world news British army chief calls for investment in defence The UK's chief of general staff Sir Nick Carter warns a bigger military budget is required to keep up with Russia. 22/01/2018
Iraq UK troops to face ICC investigation into war crimes claims in Iraq ICC says it has a "reasonable basis" to investigate claims of torture and murder by British troops in Basra and elsewhere in Iraq. 05/12/2017
Cinema Dunkirk - Harry Styles' movie debut opens worldwide Dunkirk - Harry Styles' movie debut opens worldwide 14/07/2017
Cyprus Cypriots and soldiers in songbird stand-off Church bells were used in the middle of the night to rouse 800 Cypriots to protest against an operation by the British military. Three-hundred 20/10/2016
United Kingdom Political reaction to the long awaited Chilcot report The decision to go to war in Iraq in 2003 was a divisive one, and this morning, after waiting seven years for its publication, The Iraq Inquiry, headed by Sir John Chilcot, has delivered a deleterious 07/07/2016
United Kingdom Cameron warns 'lessons need to be learned' from UK's handling of Iraq invasion UK Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Britain to learn lessons from the Chilcot Report. 06/07/2016
United Kingdom Sir John Chilcot outlines key findings of report into Iraq war It was the first time since World War II the United Kingdom sent its troops to invade a sovereign country. 06/07/2016
United Kingdom Blair takes 'full responsibility' for 2003 Iraq invasion, but stands by decision Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has taken full responsibility for the British invasion of Iraq in 2003, but says he stands by the decision. 06/07/2016
United Kingdom Chilcot Report finds "no imminent threat" from Saddam Hussein in 2003 Policy on Iraq was based on "flawed intelligence and assessments," that went unchallenged, says Chilcot. 06/07/2016
Cyprus Cyprus: The ghost car park in the Akrotiri Military Base It has been four decades since Cyprus was divided in 1974 after the Turkish invasion in the island causing thousands of residents to abandon their 30/05/2016
Cinema Dad's Army hits the silver screen Dad’s Army – a British television institution has hit the silver screen – Captain Mainwaring and his Home Guard are on alert in Walmington-on-Sea. 28/01/2016
