Markwayne Mullin set to step into limelight with DHS nod
Markwayne Mullin is nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security amid controversy.
Conflicts & Security
Wordle Answer for February 6, 2026: GAVEL Revealed as Today’s Puzzle Solution
Wordle #1693's answer, GAVEL, was revealed as a small mallet used by judges and auctioneers, with clear clues and a satisfying solution.
Emergency Protest at RAF Fairford Over UK’s Role in Strikes on Iran
An emergency protest is set to take place at RAF Fairford as campaigners condemn the UK's involvement in allowing US military operations against Iran.
Atiku accuses Tinubu government of enabling ethnic militias amid Borno attack
Atiku accuses Tinubu government of enabling ethnic militias amid deadly Borno attack.
Francis Ngannou’s PFL Tenure Ends Amid Disappointments and Criticisms
Francis Ngannou's departure from the PFL highlights unmet expectations and criticism of his career choices.
Radio 1 Big Weekend 2026 Announces Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera as Headliners
Radio 1 has confirmed Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera as headliners for the 2026 Big Weekend in Sunderland.
Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons
Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons, aligning with NATO's deterrence strategy amid heightened security concerns.
War Machine 2026: Military Realism Meets Sci-Fi Spectacle in New Film
War Machine 2026 blends military realism with sci-fi action, sparking debate over authenticity and genre conventions.
Nakhchivan Under Fire: A Flashpoint in a Wider Regional War
A drone strike on Nakhchivan International Airport has revealed how the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic has become a flashpoint in a wider regional war.
Gun smuggler posed as bereaved woman after bringing weapons to Britain
A woman who smuggled military-grade weapons and £500,000 of heroin into the UK has been jailed for nine years.
James Buckley Reflects on Life After The Inbetweeners
James Buckley admits he has struggled to find a new goal since The Inbetweeners ended in 2014.
Limpet Mine of Power: The Escalating Iran-US Conflict
In the shadow of a sinking warship and a call for 'Trump's blood,' the Middle East teeters on the edge of a new era of warfare.
Ancient Battle of Carrhae Offers Lessons as US and Iran Clash in Strait of Hormuz
As the US escalates military operations against Iran, historical parallels to the Battle of Carrhae are being drawn, highlighting the strategic advantage of asymmetric warfare.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Engage in Open War Amid Escalating Border Tensions
Pakistan and Afghanistan have descended into open conflict, with airstrikes and territorial clashes fueling regional instability.
Canada’s Carney and Australia’s Albanese Urge Iran De-escalation Amid Regional Tensions
Canadian and Australian leaders urge de-escalation of U.S.-Israeli military operations in Iran, stressing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.