Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Ukraine war briefing: G7 defence ministers pledge ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

Mixed reaction to Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan’; Video purportedly shows North Korean recruits collecting Russian military fatigues. What we know on day 970. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Defence groups bet big on drone-destroying laser weapons

Leading contractors, including RTX in the US, the UK’s QinetiQ, and Europe’s MBDA, are investing heavily in the technology

Business - Financial Times - October 22

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

Strike on Iran will make world understand Israel’s might, says defence minister

Yoav Gallant says his country still intends to strike back in response to 1 October missile attack by Tehran. Planned airstrikes on Iran will make the world understand Israel’s military might, the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Turkey strikes in Syria and Iraq after attack on defence firm near Ankara

Airstrikes launched against suspected Kurdish militant targets after PKK blamed for Tusaş attack. Turkey has launched airstrikes against suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq after ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Satellite images show Israel bolstering defences on Syria border

Digging of new trench in Israel-occupied Golan Heights comes as IDF prepares against potential threats from war-torn neighbour

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Carlyle drops bid for Thyssenkrupp defence unit over Berlin indecision

US firm faced government reluctance over private equity involvement in German naval vessel maker

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

England’s Jess Carter insists Germany loss came at ‘perfect time’

Disorganised Lionesses conceded three first-half goals Georgia Stanway: ‘It’s a process. This is still a step forward’ Jess Carter believes England’s chaotic 4-3 defeat against Germany came at ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Luxury, defence and construction companies hit by French tax hike

Chief executives warn that Michel Barnier’s plan will reverse Emmanuel Macron’s business-friendly reforms

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise

Recommendation to parliament for substantial increase in military spending comes after recent exchange of fire with Israel

World - Financial Times - 18 hours ago

Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan

Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation

World - ABC News - October 16

Labour tiptoes nervously towards a China policy

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Labour tiptoes nervously towards a China policy

David Lammy's low-key visit to Beijing shows the party is still trying to work out its China stance.

Johnson: Election ‘should be about policy’ over personality

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, just days away, should come down to policy. “Look at the record of these two candidates, this ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

What if honesty really is the best policy in politics?

Data suggests Americans can handle the truth if politicians are willing to tell it

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Is Canada’s New Immigration Policy Really the End of an Era?

Critics say the review of the permanent and temporary residents’ programs amounts to the abandonment of decades of “welcome mat” policy. But globally, Canada is still peerless in its openness.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

The trouble with Pedro Sánchez’s ‘maverick’ foreign policy

Spanish premier’s swerves on international stage yield dividends in domestic politics

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump’s foreign policy plan: embrace unpredictability

The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foes

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

5 congressional races key to energy and environmental policy

The outcome of the presidential election is expected to have a dramatic impact on U.S. energy and environmental policy, with Vice President Harris and former President Trump offering starkly ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

OpenAI outlines national security approach

OpenAI doubled down on the importance of the U.S. maintaining leadership on artificial intelligence (AI) development in a new outline of the company's approach to national security. The ChatGPT ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

World - ABC News - October 14

Fuji Soft to Consider Bain Capital's Offer

Fuji Soft said it would sincerely consider Bain Capital’s tender offer, which beat private-equity firm KKR’s offer, possibly setting the stage for a bidding war for the Japanese software developer.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14