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New defence agreement will bolster European security, say UK and Germany

The allies signed the deal amid concerns about Russia and the prospect of weakened US commitments to European security.

Evening Standard

UK And Germany Sign 'Milestone' Defence Deal

London and Berlin on Wednesday hailed a "milestone" in military cooperation, as they signed a new defence pact that would see German submarine-hunting planes operate from British bases and counter threats from Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

International Business Times

North Korean troops in Russia would be sign of Putin’s ‘desperation’, says UK

The UK and Germany expressed concern that the involvement of North Korea could trigger wider global tensions.

Evening Standard

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UK and Germany sign ‘landmark’ defence agreement

The deal will see German planes operating from a Scottish airbase and increase co-operation on developing new equipment.

Evening Standard

Ex-Tory minister defends Labour in Trump row and says he has also campaigned for Democrats – as it happened

Robert Buckland, the former justice secretary, says ex-president ‘not fit for office’

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer scores first major Brexit reset success with landmark defence deal

German air force to operate from base in Britain as part of new pact

The Independent UK

German spy planes to hunt Russian submarines off UK base under new defence pact

The deal will see German planes fly from a Scottish RAF base and lead to closer collaboration on developing new military equipment

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UK and Germany agree defence pact in face of growing Russian threat

The deal will see German planes fly from a Scottish RAF base and lead to closer collaboration on developing new military equipment.

The Independent UK

See off ‘uncertainty’ over Ukraine by seizing frozen assets, MP urges minister

Helen Maguire urged Defence Secretary John Healey to quickly repurpose frozen assets to bolster Ukraine’s war chest.

Evening Standard

‘Shocking and desperate’ that North Korean troops fighting for Russia – Healey

South Korea’s spy agency said on Friday it had confirmed that North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces to Russia earlier in October.

Evening Standard

UK’s £2.26bn loan for Ukraine ‘can help turn the tables on Putin’s war machine’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Defence Secretary John Healey announced the move, which will be funded by profits on frozen Russian assets.

Evening Standard

UK to lend Ukraine an additional £2.26bn for weapons to fight Russia

Loans will be repaid using interest generated by $300bn of frozen Russian assets held in the west

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return

Israeli PM says ‘task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war

The Guardian - AU

From new MPs to cabinet ministers, how influential think tank is bankrolling Labour

Exclusive: Organisation linked to Keir Starmer’s new chief of staff handed donations totalling £1.5m to more than 100 MPs

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The Independent UK

British Army set to shrink to smallest size since before Napoleonic wars

Defence secretary says army personnel will drop below 70,000 next year - lowest since 1793

The Independent UK

UK could send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers

Ministry of Defence sources said discussions are ongoing about whether to send troops to the country to support it amid Russia’s ongoing invasion

The Guardian - UK

Minister denies government in disarray despite departure of Sue Gray

John Healey says Labour ‘getting on with job’ after chief of staff quit less than 100 days into new government

Evening Standard

Sue Gray was 'always a goner,' claims Boris Johnson after she quit role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff

Alastair Campbell fuels criticism of mis-steps in Sir Keir Starmer’s first 100 days

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The Guardian - UK

Lammy defends Chagos Islands deal as Tories claim it puts UK security at risk – as it happened

Shadow foreign secretary, Andrew Mitchell, says David Cameron and James Cleverly would not have agreed such a deal

The Independent UK

Starmer under pressure as Labour big beasts warn he has ‘lost grip’ after Sue Gray row

Labour grandees say rows that led to resignation of PM’s top aide ‘uncomfortable’

Evening Standard

Britain rejects Emmanuel Macron's call for an arms embargo on Israel

Defence Secretary John Healey stressed the need to redouble efforts to get ceasefires in the Middle East

Evening Standard

Brits flee Lebanon on superyachts and UK lays on new evacuation flights amid scramble to escape conflict

UK government charters further flights from Beirut as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah spirals

International Business Times

British Jets 'Played Their Part' In Defending Israel: UK

UK armed forces "played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation" after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, the British government said Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

UK begins evacuating citizens from Lebanon as Israel’s offensive continues

First charter flight has left Beirut, says David Lammy, with officials planning ‘sea and air’ rescues if situation worsens

The Independent UK

Britons fleeing Lebanon arrive back on first flight charted by UK government

More flights have been arranged for this week following Israel’s ground offensive into southern Lebanon against the Iran-backed Hezbollah

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