Leaked Ministry of Defence report reveals 32 infantry battalions dangerously short of soldiers

The calamitous state of the British Army is revealed today in a leaked briefing. All but one of its 33 infantry battalions are dangerously short of combat-ready troops, according to the alarming Ministry of Defence report. Marked ‘Official: Sensitive’, it shows that key frontline units have barely half the manpower needed for operational deployment.  A … Read more

Outrage as Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it will expel diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany

International outrage as Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it will expel diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany for attending a rally supporting Alexei Navalny Thousands took to streets in Russia during January in support of Alexei Navalny  Diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden face expulsion from Russia World leaders criticise move by Russia’s Foreign Ministry, calling it … Read more

Russian hackers target Ministry of Defence, Home Office and police

Russian hackers target Ministry of Defence, Home Office and police through attack on computer company serving public sector bodies Russian hackers are thought to be behind a ‘very serious’ cyber security breach Some 40 government agencies were infiltrated by hackers, Microsoft said Operation began in March but confirmation UK was targeted came yesterday  By Emer … Read more

Former soldier sues the Ministry of Defence after claiming the sound of gunfire left him deaf 

Former soldier sues the Ministry of Defence for £142,000 after claiming the sound of gunfire left him deaf Iraq veteran Louis Kinsley, aged 34, is seeking damages of more than £142,000 He claims his hearing difficulties are linked to his time in the British Army corps  He was regularly exposed to noise of more than 90 decibels … Read more

North Korea ‘executes five Economic Ministry workers after they criticised Kim’s policies’ 

North Korea ‘executes five Economic Ministry workers after they criticised Kim’s policies at a dinner party’ It is thought the communist party officials were shot by firing squad on July 30 The five men had openly discussed stagnant economy in militarised nation state Their families are said to have also been transferred to a political … Read more

G4S executives are charged with defrauding Ministry of Justice

G4S executives are charged with defrauding Ministry of Justice in scheme that saw firm fined £38.5million The three senior executives will appear at Southwark Crown Court next month  Prosecutors charged each of them with seven offences of false representation  Richard Morris, Mark Preston and James Jardine are all due to stand trial The alleged fraud … Read more

Cargo ship collides with Ministry of Defence vessel

‘Danish chemical tanker’ collides with Ministry of Defence vessel off coast of Falmouth in Cornwall A cargo ship hit a Ministry of Defence vessel in Cornwall this morning Police said a cargo ship crashed into a vessel and ‘ran well aground’ The vessels have been identified as the ‘Smit Yare’ and a chemical tanker By … Read more

Usain Bolt HAS tested positive for Covid-19, Jamaica’s health ministry confirms

Usain Bolt has confirmed that he has coronavirus and is self-isolating in Jamaica, days after partying mask-free with friends and sports stars at his 34th birthday. Jamaica’s health ministry confirmed late Monday that Bolt, known as the greatest sprinter of all time, had tested positive for the virus. The confirmation came after he posted a … Read more

Japanese Ministry predicts virtual reality will enable humans to talk to their pets in 20 years

Japanese Science and Technology Ministry predicts virtual reality and automation will dramatically reshape society in 20 years, making it possible for humans to ‘talk’ with their pets and more New white paper from Japan predicts technology will reshape society The researchers say VR will allow humans to communicate directly with pets They also expect robots … Read more

Denmark’s immigration ministry declares it ‘wonderful’ more migrants left than entered in 2019

Denmark’s immigration ministry declares it ‘wonderful’ that more migrants left the country than entered in 2019 It was the first time since 2011 that net migration was negative in the country The main groups of people who left last year were Somalis, Syrians and Iraqis  The Danish Refugee Council says less people have been able … Read more