F-35s in ‘BEAST’ mode, US Marine Ospreys on deck, and the maiden flight of one of the biggest drones ever to take off from a carrier: On board Britain’s biggest warship – the $4billion behemoth training with American pilots as she prepares to tackle China

The gray outline of a Marine V-22 Osprey drops out of the sky to take up position beside the flight deck of Britain’s biggest aircraft carrier. With a spotter hanging from its open doorway, the American test pilot swings the tail of the aircraft around and lowers it vertically to a pin point landing in … Read more

Anthony Albanese boosts military aid to Ukraine by $20 million – as Australian total nears $1billion mark

By Jesse Hyland For Daily Mail Australia and Australian Associated Press Published: 22:31 BST, 25 October 2023 | Updated: 02:23 BST, 26 October 2023 Australia is sending a 3D metal printer and anti-drone systems to Ukraine as part of a $20 million military assistance package, pushing overall aid to the war-torn country to nearly $1billion. … Read more

Biden administration ‘is secretly worried about corruption in Ukraine and fears it could sour support for Zelensky’s war against Putin,’ after US sent $75 billion to help ‘

A confidential U.S. strategy document suggests that the Biden administration is more concerned about alleged corruption in Ukraine than first acknowledged. A ‘sensitive but unclassified’ version of what is believed to be a possibly long-term U.S. plan for Ukraine outlines various measures the U.S. is taking to assist Kyiv in combatting corruption.  The fear is that … Read more

How Biden, 80, is trying to avoid ANOTHER trip: President is ‘doing balancing exercises with a physical therapist, wearing new sneakers to stop slipping and using shorter stairs’

President Joe Biden is doing balancing exercises, wearing sneakers and using the shorter stairs on Air Force One as he embarks on a new campaign: to avoid tripping and falling. The president, 80, has taken several stumbles in his nearly three years in office – falling while boarding Air Force One, tripping on various staircases, … Read more

Ex-foreign secretary William Hague warns Britain must prepare for the ‘trauma and chaos’ of Donald Trump becoming US president again

Ex-foreign secretary William Hague warns Britain must prepare for the ‘trauma and chaos’ of Donald Trump becoming US president again By Greg Heffer, Political Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 10:54 BST, 19 September 2023 | Updated: 10:55 BST, 19 September 2023 Britain must prepare for the ‘trauma and chaos’ of Donald Trump becoming US president for a … Read more

Navy’s £3bn flagship has spent more time in dock than it has at sea, figures show 

Navy’s £3bn flagship HMS Prince of Wales has spent more time in dock than it has at sea after its embarrassing breakdown after leaving Portsmouth HMS Prince of Wales has spent more time being repaired than at sea since 2019 The Navy’s Nato flagship has spent a total of 268 days undergoing repairs The ship … Read more

Biden says he is willing to talk to Putin – but won’t do it alone

Biden says he is willing to talk to Putin – but won’t do it alone: President wants backing from NATO allies before he opens communications – and insists there is no way Russia can win in Ukraine Biden said he was open to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin  But he said it must be with … Read more

Fresh humiliation for £3bn aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales as essential repairs delayed AGAIN

The departure of beleaguered Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales to head for repairs has been delayed again after the £3 billion warship suffered a further technical problem. The Nato flagship broke down off the Isle of Wight in August after sailing from Portsmouth Naval Base to take part in flight trials and … Read more

Britain hits new one-day record as 1,295 asylum-seekers cross the channel

Another 700 Albanian migrants cross the Channel as data shows 1,295 asylum-seekers reached Britain in new one-day record Official figures show 1,295 migrants reached Britain by small boats on Monday Around 60 per cent of the total arriving on the UK’s shores were from Albania  The total number of migrants who have crossed the channel … Read more

Anthony Albanese fires up at his trip to Ukraine being compared with Scott Morrison:

Anthony Albanese has blasted critics who have questioned his series of overseas trips after he was branded ‘Airbus Albo’ for spending one-third of his time in power overseas since winning the election. He returned on Monday from a nine-day trip to Europe where he was invited to the NATO summit followed by meetings with French President … Read more

Boris Johnson compares Ukraine conflict to Falklands war in dig at Argentina

Boris Johnson compares Ukraine conflict to Falklands war in dig at Argentina PM said he was ‘disappointed’ issue was raised as he met Argentinian president  He met Alberto Fernandez on Monday at G7 summit on response to Russia’s war  PM said sacrifice of lives ‘vindicated’ Falklanders’ right to choose their future Reportedly Mr Fernandez responded ‘we … Read more

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace: ‘Vladimir Putin is a lunatic with small man syndrome’

‘Vladimir Putin is a lunatic with small man syndrome’: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace launches broadside at Russian leader and says the country is not winning war in Ukraine The UK Defence Secretary says he doesn’t believe Russia is winning the war Ben Wallace said the Russian leader has suffered the loss of 25,000 troops  He … Read more