Keir Starmer to unveil defence plan with £5bn for drones

Long-delayed blueprint is unlikely to end military figures’ calls for more funding

Brendon McCullum restates commitment to England despite Ben Stokes’ retirement

Head coach says he will honour contract that runs until end of 2027 Stokes declares ‘100% support’ for Harry Brook to be Test captain Brendon McCullum has insisted that “the project isn’t finished yet” as he pledged to stay on as England head coach despite the shock retirement of Ben Stokes, his captain and right-hand man over four years in charge of the Test team. After England lost against New Zealand on Monday in Stokes’s final game as an international cricketer, McCullum said he is full...

By Simon Burnton at Trent Bridge

UK-Africa relations: Starmer's 'reset' that never delivered

Keir Starmer promised a fresh UK–Africa partnership in 2024. Two years later, his resignation leaves unfinished ambitions, scaled-back aid, and renewed questions about Britain's long-term commitment.

Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman committed to de-escalation and peace in the region at any cost'

As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role.

By François PICARD

Trump expects Nato allies to honour defence spending pledges, White House says

Trump’ss demand comes as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to unveil a long-delayed investment plan for the armed forces

By Nick Lester

Czech president, prime minister clash over leadership as both pack for NATO summit

Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience

Turkey expects next month’s NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on defence trade and for Ankara’s involvement in initiatives to bolster European security. Ankara will host 32 NATO leaders, as well as officials from the alliance’s partners in the Gulf and […]

Czech govt clears president to attend NATO summit in Ankara

The Czech government on Monday approved President Petr Pavel's participation in next week's NATO summit in Ankara, ending a dispute over the country's representation...

Lessons from British PM’s resignation

Keir Starmer’s resignation as British PM offers crucial lessons on leadership, public trust, and accountability for Nigerian and African politicians. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/lessons-from-british-pms-resignation/

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