Ireland, the weak link in Europe's defense

Irish neutrality, long seen as a guarantee of independence from its former British colonizer, has been eroding under European and Atlantic pressures. After decades of naval weakness, Dublin has committed to strengthening its navy.

Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president discusses Patriot alternative with other countries; Bulgarian election may be new headache for Kyiv. What we know on day 1,517 Europe must have its own defence system against ballistic missiles and Ukraine is holding talks with several countries to create one, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday. Ukraine relies heavily on scant supplies of the Patriot system, produced by the US, to shoot down Russian missiles, which are often fired at Ukraine’s electricity generation and tr...

By Warren Murray and agencies

Russia may announce general mobilisation to attack Ukraine or Baltic states – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy says the reason Russia is restricting social media is to prevent unrest in the event of a general mobilisation for a major offensive against Ukraine or an attack on the Baltic states.

By KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

1 dead after plane crashes near home in Florida

Road to recovery for accident survivors: Finding new purpose after coping with disabilities - The Straits Times

Road to recovery for accident survivors: Finding new purpose after coping with disabilities  The Straits Times

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons

Ballistic missile defense remains one of Ukraine's biggest challenges in their war with Russia, with American Patriot systems being the only type capable of intercepting Russian missiles.

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons - The Star

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons  The Star

GT Voice: Will China-Switzerland partnership open new room for co-op in Europe? - Global Times

GT Voice: Will China-Switzerland partnership open new room for co-op in Europe?  Global Times

Ukraine estimates $2.3B losses for Russia's oil sector in March due to long-range strikes – Zelensky

Russia's oil industry suffered at least $2.3 billion in losses in March 2026 as a result of Ukraine's long-range strikes, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.