Armed Forces

Rebels tried to topple the left-wing government.

The RAF's acrobatic planes put on a major display today to commemorate the operations which ultimately ended World War Two.

In a milestone interview, the head of Britain's armed forces said Russia's threats to launch nuclear weapons or strikes on Nato are empty.

'This policy comes from people who have never done this type of service and have zero military experience.'

The Prime Minister is concerned about the growing threat of “authoritarian states”.

Experts have compared it to 'the pinch' in the 2001 hit film.

'To hear that soldiers are being forced into some form of sexual initiation ceremony... where HIV rates are very high, shocks me to the core.'

Five SAS soldiers are accused of using excessive force when they killed a man who was near a suicide bomb vest.

General Sir Richard Burton joined warnings by the outgoing head of the British Army that Britain could be unprepared for war with Russia.

At least 30 Houthi targets have been hit, US officials say.

Britain has historically encouraged people to take on non-combat service roles if they don't want to fight.

Many countries - including two in Europe - allow women to be conscripted for national service in their armed forces.

The UK's top general has warned ordinary citizens could be drafted if a war breaks out.

The first conscription period in modern history took place during the First World War.

Britain's top general claims conscription and national service could be back on the cards.

The US and UK have ramped up joint air strikes against Houthi targets.

Some 16,000 troops with tanks, artillery and helicopters will be deployed from the British Army across eastern Europe starting next month as part of the exercise.

In recent months, Houthi rebels in Yemen have been launching attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea - worrying the West.