NATO has announced it will strengthen Europe’s eastern flank following what it called Russia’s “reckless and unacceptable” breach of Polish airspace. Operation Eastern Sentry will see additional equipment and troops deployed along the borders with Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, with UK military resources included. Poland shot down Russian drones that crossed its territory on Wednesday, which NATO says was an attempt by Moscow to test the alliance’s response. It comes […]

An inquest will be held later this month into the death of a Slough woman shot on Valentine’s Day. Lisa Smith, who had been living in Kent, was killed outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt on February 14. The hearing is scheduled for September 17 at Oakwood House in Maidstone. It’s alleged she was shot by her husband, Edward Smith, also known as Edvard Stockings. Brazil’s former president Jair […]

Right-wing American influencer Charlie Kirk has died after being shot during a university event in Utah. The announcement came from President Donald Trump, who described him as “great and even legendary” in a post on Truth Social. Kirk, a prominent conservative student leader and ally of the president, had been addressing students in Orem when the shooting took place. Trump paid tribute, saying Kirk was loved and admired by young […]