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Ministry of Defence seeks £3.2bn as costs overrun in Yemen and Ukraine

Grant Shapps tells MPs his department’s spending exceeded its allocation in last year’s budget in light of unstable global situation

The Guardian - UK

Former Post Office chair claims he is victim of ‘smear campaign’ led by Kemi Badenoch

Henry Staunton stands by his allegations against the government and turns on Post Office CEO in dramatic day of evidence to MPs

The Guardian - UK

UK and US launch strikes against Houthis after surge in attacks on shipping

American and British fighter jets hit sites in eight locations, according to US officials.

Evening Standard

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UK's Sunak Vows Ukraine 'Will Prevail' As New Artillery Funding Unveiled

Britain announced Saturday a new GBP245 million ($311 million) defence package for Ukraine, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed on the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion that Kyiv will "prevail".

International Business Times

UK and Nato urged to consider conscription as world leaders gather in Kyiv to mark Ukraine war anniversary

Latvia says conscription would be a “good idea” to ward off threat of Russia

Evening Standard

Shapps distances himself from Anderson’s ‘Islamist’ claim over Khan

But the Defence Secretary appeared to say that the Tory former deputy chairman had a right to speak his mind.

Evening Standard

Ministry of Defence confirms 500kg bomb found in Plymouth detonated at sea

More than 10,000 people were evacuated from the area during the explosives operation.

Evening Standard

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It’s unhenged: millions will be denied one of England’s greatest views

A high court judge has ruled to allow the £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel – and robbed motorists of a precious glimpse of something ancient, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Kemi Badenoch’s war of words with the Post Office official she fired, explained

In today’s newsletter: The business secretary’s spat with Henry Staunton could damage her reputation, and future ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Trident: Second nuclear test failure forces Government to defend deterrent

A dummy missile fired from a submarine reportedly landed in the sea beside the vessel

Evening Standard

Review of MoD’s diversity policies ordered by ‘furious’ Grant Shapps

Defence secretary rejects idea of lowering security clearances for overseas recruits to boost inclusivity as ‘woke nonsense’

The Guardian - UK

UK closer to large-scale conflict than in many years, intelligence official says

Official cites Ukraine war and China threat and raises concern over turnover of top government ministers

The Guardian - UK

Houthis claim fresh attacks on British and US ships in Red Sea

Two vessels not badly damaged but incident casts doubt on success of UK-US strikes on Yemen missile sites

The Guardian - UK

British-owned cargo vessel attacked in Red Sea

The attack happened west of Hodeida in Yemen just after midnight on Tuesday

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The Guardian - UK

Only votes from the dead can keep this zombie Tory government alive

Surveys show that the Conservatives appeal to older voters, and support from the deceased appears to their last hope of winning another term

Evening Standard

Houthis vow to respond after US and UK launch fresh strikes in Yemen

The Defence Secretary said Britain had taken part in another set of ‘proportionate and targeted strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen’.

The Guardian - UK

Navy to get nearly £2bn of AI and virtual tech to keep warships at sea

Grant Shapps announces 15-year contract for UK arm of defence and aerospace specialist Thales

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Why British generals and ministers are worried about the future of the military

In today’s newsletter: The head of the British army has hinted at a future citizen’s army – so is Britain fighting fit?

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Evening Standard

UK 'undaunted' after warship attacked by Houthi drone

Grant Shapps has said the UK remains “undaunted” after Iran-backed Houthis attacked the HMS Diamond on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

ICJ ruling in Gaza genocide case renews calls to end Israel arms transfers

Advocates urge countries to suspend arms sales to Israel after top UN court says risk of genocide in Gaza plausible.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says it received no Russian request to secure Belgorod airspace before military plane crash – as it happened

Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson says two other Russian military transport planes were simultaneously in airspace

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 701

Russian military plane carrying Ukraine prisoners of war crashes; president Zelenskiy accuses Moscow of playing with lives of Ukrainians

The Guardian - UK

Houthi missile attack forces cargo ships with US navy escort to turn around

US navy shoots down two missiles and a third lands in sea as Iran-aligned group continues strikes against Red Sea shipping

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: No survivors after military plane that Russia says was carrying Ukrainian PoWs crashes in Belgorod – as it happened

Russia claims aircraft was carrying 65 Ukrainian PoWs who were to be swapped alongside six crew and three other people

Evening Standard

Houthis ask British and US aid workers to leave Yemen after further air strikes

Staff with UK and US citizenship have been told they have 30 days to leave the country

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