A Greek and a British national stand accused of illegally arranging missile and fighter jet sales to countries under arms embargoes, including Libya and Sudan, in alleged deals spanning 2009 to 2016.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will not be drawn into the Iran conflict and opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing efforts to fully reopen the critical global shipping route

New agreement covers pilot training and support as part of an £8 billion Typhoon jet program, strengthening NATO’s eastern flank and deepening defense ties between London and Ankara.

European Council President expresses confidence in an agreement despite earlier setbacks, citing improved post-Brexit relations and joint defense efforts as key driver

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says security assessments show no direct Iranian threat to the UK, as tensions rise following missile activity in the region and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz

Britain says RAF Akrotiri will not be used in joint operations with the U.S., reaffirming its defensive stance amid escalating tensions in the region

Tehran reportedly launched two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, though initial reports suggest they missed. The strike signals an escalation in the conflict and highlights Iran’s extended missile range

Deaths in southeast England push young people to seek MenB shots, raising shortages and debate over expanding NHS coverage to teenagers

President Nikos Christodoulides urges open dialogue with London on the future of UK bases in Cyprus, highlighting the welfare of over 10,000 residents living within the base areas

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met his UK counterpart to strengthen defense ties, discuss Eastern Mediterranean security, and outline Greece’s major defense modernization programs under the “Agenda 2030.”

Britain and Ukraine will collaborate to sell drone technology abroad, boost AI for military use, and strengthen Kyiv’s defense capabilities, as European leaders stress continued support despite rising Middle East tensions.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain and its partners are developing a collective plan to restore freedom of navigation in the key energy route, warning that reopening the strait will not be easy.

Documents reveal vetting details for Peter Mandelson, raising fresh questions over PM Keir Starmer’s judgment amid Epstein links and ongoing police investigation

Russia claims British specialists aided Ukraine in a strike on Bryansk, which killed six civilians and targeted a missile plant, warning it will “take Britain’s involvement into account.”

The British air-defence destroyer has sailed from Portsmouth toward Cyprus to reinforce security at UK bases after a recent drone attack on the RAF Akrotiri air base

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed close cooperation with the United States amid questions over the “special relationship,” stressing that the two countries collaborate daily while decisions remain guided by Britain’s national interests.

Growing up in the UK with no Greek heritage, the large Greek Cypriot diaspora exposed me to a language that I am now studying as a degree. With a community of up to 300,000 in London alone, I am revisiting the diaspora to understand the situation at a deeper level.

Updated travel advice says British nationals should remain vigilant while visiting Cyprus, as authorities note that a potential terrorist attack on the island cannot be excluded.

After Greece, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands are deploying naval assets to guard the skies over Cyprus after Iranian-made drones struck a British military base on the island, with London facing criticism for a slow response.