The arms the US, UK and other nations are supplying

The US will allow Ukrainian forces to fire its long-range ATACMS missiles on targets inside Russia.

South Korean president raises possibility of supplying Ukraine with arms

South Korea’s president has raised the possibility of supplying Ukraine with weapons while stressing that his government “won’t sit idle” as North Korea allegedly sends troops to support Russia’s ...

World - ABC News - October 24

Gaza ministry says 20 killed in anti-‘gang’ operation after looting of aid convoy

Hamas-run interior ministry says it carried out security operation after armed looters hijacked almost 100 trucks. Gaza’s Hamas-run interior ministry has said that at least 20 people have been ...

World - The Guardian - 22 minutes ago

UK chancellor to unlock financing for critical minerals supply

Measures will benefit manufacturers, particularly in defence, aerospace and EV battery makers, says Treasury

Business - Financial Times - October 24

UK renters hit by housing supply squeeze

Number of new properties coming to market is weakest since 2021, driving rent rises, Rics survey finds

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Rheinmetall to make gun barrels in the UK as part of new defence pact

Howitzer plan comes amid push by western nations to support Ukraine

Business - Financial Times - October 22

UK approves 5 subsea cables to boost clean energy supply

Interconnectors will tackle intermittency and strengthen North Sea industry, says Ofgem

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

UK hits Iran with new sanctions for supplying missiles to Russia

The U.K. government has hit Iran with new sanctions for sending ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia in support of the war against Ukraine

World - ABC News - 2 hours ago

China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal

Package includes Nasams air defence system that Taiwan says will help it in the face of China’s frequent military manoeuvres . China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Chinese sanctions hit US drone maker supplying Ukraine

Beijing’s move leaves California company rushing to find new battery providers

World - Financial Times - October 31

Just Eat Takeaway to sell US arm Grubhub at a loss of more than $6.5bn

Netherlands-based firm offloads unit to fast casual restaurant chain Wonder for $650m four years after buying it for $7.3bn. The food delivery company Just Eat Takeaway is selling Grubhub to the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Sudan death toll far higher than previously reported - study

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo - Amnesty

French authorities have not commented while the UAE has previously denied arming the RSF.

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with US-made long-range missiles

Kremlin accuses outgoing US president of seeking to escalate tensions

Business - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US-supplied missiles

The move is a major change in policy and follows months of requests from Kyiv to be allowed to use the long-range arms outside its borders.

US election: The other races that could shape America

Beyond the president, Americans will also choose governors, representatives, and senators

Jonathan Powell picked as UK national security adviser

Former chief of staff under Tony Blair will have key role in developing British relationship with Donald Trump

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Head of UK armed forces gains new powers in push to improve readiness for war

Government launches biggest structural shake-up of Ministry of Defence in 50 years

World - Financial Times - October 25

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia

World - ABC News - 17 hours ago

US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize

The prominent American writer Anne Applebaum has urged continued support for Ukraine with weapons in accepting a prestigious German prize

Entertainment - ABC News - October 20

US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize

The prominent American writer Anne Applebaum has urged continued support for Ukraine with weapons in accepting a prestigious German prize

World - ABC News - October 20

Sports Direct owner Frasers walks away from Mulberry bid; oil tumbles, dollar rallies – business live

Gold hits record high as conflict in the Middle East prompts investors to seek safe-haven assets. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit , will see a large expansion of fossil ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

US approves $2B in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system

The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system

World - ABC News - October 26

US says it will not limit Israel arms transfers after some improvements in flow of aid to Gaza

The Biden administration says Israel has made some good but limited progress in increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and therefore it will not limit arms transfers to Israel as it had ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes

Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers. Flanked by a turquoise lagoon, a newly rebuilt US military runway slices through ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Trump and Harris agree on a bleak view of the US – if the other one wins

The ex-president and vice-president converge on a unifying message: if I lose, the country will not be the same. In a speech filled with promises, falsehoods, insults and jokes delivered by Donald ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other

The result for nearly half the country will be devastating, after a campaign with twists and turns, including attempted assassination. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

‘Catfish killer used my photo to trap other girls’

Three victims have spoken to the BBC after one of the world’s most prolific online sex offenders was jailed.

Serco shares fall on Australian contract loss and changes to UK national insurance

UK operator of prisons and asylum accommodation expects a combined £38mn hit in 2025

World - Financial Times - November 8

Foreign secretary backs Mandelson to be UK ambassador to US

Former trade secretary has emerged as the frontrunner, with final decision expected within weeks

Business - Financial Times - November 11

EU or US? UK plays piggy in the middle

Plus, will Reeves’ pension reforms achieve the economic growth Labour hopes for?

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Will the UK follow the US and allow the use of long-range missiles in Ukraine?

Britain has been unwilling to let Ukraine send storm shadow missiles into Russia over fears of escalation.

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