Army ‘on standby’ after police officers turn in guns following charge over Chris Kaba’s murder
More than 100 officers were said to have turned in their permits to carry weapons The army could be called in to cover for the police after dozens of officers handed in their guns in the wake of an officer being charged with murder over the shooting of Chris Kaba. An unnamed officer – identified […]
2 years ago
Russian tourist in swimming trunks accidentally gives away position of artillery to Ukraine
The epitome of being caught with your trousers down A Russian tourist who posed for a picture on a beach near Crimea while in his swimming trunks inadvertently did the Ukraine troops a favour by accidentally giving away the enemy’s military position. Tweeted by the official account for the Ministry of Defence, officials had the […]
3 years ago
Paratroopers filmed in orgy at Merville Barracks with one serviceman saluting colleagues while having sex
Videos show sexual activity in different areas of the Merville Barracks in Colchester with half-naked troops A group of paratroopers face a military police investigation after being filmed having an orgy with a woman at a military base. Several video clips were circulated on social media of a woman having sex with troops from the […]
4 years ago
Russia confirms using thermobaric ‘vacuum bomb’ weapon in Ukraine, says UK
The technology is banned under the Geneva Convention Russia has confirmed it has used thermobaric ‘vacuum bombs’ during their war in Ukraine, according to the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). The MoD spoke about the weapon being used in Ukraine on Twitter, saying Russia is using the TOS-1A which is banned under the Geneva Convention, […]
4 years ago
Final UK evacuation flight leaves Kabul, Ministry of Defence announces
Nearly 15,000 people have been evacuated to the UK from Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of Kabul. The final UK evacuation flight dedicated purely to civilians has left Kabul, as evacuation efforts come to an end. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the news on Saturday, with the only remaining flights to leave Kabul for […]
4 years ago
Taliban blocks ex-Marine’s evacuation of 200 dogs and cats from Kabul
A worrying development The Taliban have blocked ex-Marine Pen Farthing and his rescue animals from reaching Kabul airport. The 57-year-old claims his cats and dogs will die from the heat if they are not taken out of their travel crates soon. The charity worker, Pen Farthing, has been stuck in Afghanistan for the past couple […]
4 years ago