In a somber turn of events during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade, a car plowed into a crowd of football fans, resulting in 79 injuries. The incident occurred on Water Street shortly after 6:00 PM BST on Monday. Merseyside Police have arrested a 53-year-old man from West Derby on suspicion[Read More…]

UK prosecutors have authorized 21 charges against brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, including rape, human trafficking, and actual bodily harm. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that these charges relate to allegations made in the UK between 2012 and 2015. The decision follows an investigation by Bedfordshire Police and comes[Read More…]

In response to the evolving security landscape and diminishing U.S. support, Europe is recalibrating its defense strategy by integrating Ukraine’s burgeoning arms industry into its broader defense framework. This shift aims to bolster Europe’s self-reliance and enhance its collective defense capabilities. Ukraine’s defense sector has demonstrated significant growth, with private[Read More…]

In a significant move, Greece has announced the closure of OPEKEPE, the state agency responsible for distributing EU agricultural subsidies, following a major fraud investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). The probe uncovered a widespread scheme where individuals falsely claimed subsidies for non-existent or leased pastureland, resulting[Read More…]

Italy is ramping up its missile interceptor production in response to Ukraine’s dwindling stockpiles of air defense systems. The Italian government has committed to increasing the output of its missile interceptors, aiming to bolster both domestic defense capabilities and support for Ukraine. This move comes as Ukraine faces challenges in[Read More…]

Germany is facing internal divisions regarding its policy on supplying weapons to Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently announced that Germany has lifted restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine, aligning with other Western allies. However, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), contradicted[Read More…]

In a significant post-Brexit development, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have unveiled a comprehensive defense and security agreement aimed at strengthening European stability in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions. The pact emphasizes shared responsibility for Europe’s security and outlines closer coordination[Read More…]

In a significant policy shift, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on May 26, 2025, that Germany, along with key allies including the United States, France, and the United Kingdom, has removed all range limitations on weapons supplied to Ukraine. This decision permits Kyiv to target Russian military installations deep within[Read More…]

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is urging member countries to commit to a significant increase in defense spending, proposing a new target of 5% of GDP by 2032. This ambitious goal comprises 3.5% allocated to direct military expenditures and an additional 1.5% for related areas such as infrastructure and cybersecurity. Rutte[Read More…]

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued his strongest criticism yet of Israel’s military actions in the Gaza Strip, stating that the extensive harm to civilians can no longer be justified as a fight against Hamas terrorism. Merz expressed confusion over the objectives of the Israeli army in Gaza, highlighting the[Read More…]