Brits in Tobago threatened by armed police as stranded tourists offered loans to get home

Riot police wielding machine guns confronted a group of British tourists after a dispute at their five-star Caribbean hotel – as they were left afraid they would not be allowed home.  The holidaymakers in Tobago – most of whom are over 60 – say they were falsely accused of ‘accosting’ the hotel manager and threatened … Read more

Jan Vertonghen’s home raided by four armed robbers as thugs target Spurs star’s young family

Home of Tottenham football star Jan Vertonghen raided by four machete-wielding armed robbers as thugs target young family while footballer was away for Champions League clash with RB Leipzig Police are on the hunt for four armed men who raided Jan Vertonghen’s home  The Beligan’s wife and two young children were in the property on … Read more

Drunk British holidaymakers clash with police armed with batons in Benidorm

Police in Benidorm had run-ins with Brits as they tried to disperse large groups who had spent much of the day drinking take-away alcohol on the streets. Officers armed with batons had to break up one group at around 3pm on Saturday afternoon. Reinforcement arrived as two local police officers struggled to get them to … Read more

RICHARD KAY looks at how Harry’s life-long passion for the armed forces has come to a sudden end 

Just over a year ago Prince Harry was at a Royal Marines base deep in the Dartmoor National Park presenting new recruits with their coveted green berets. It is an annual event of simple ceremony but deep historical significance. Indeed, if there is one occasion that can be said to truly emphasise the near sacred … Read more

Hiking trail opens in the Korean Peninsula’s heavily armed demilitarized zone

Hiking trail opens in the Korean Peninsula’s heavily armed demilitarized zone, where endangered species are flourishing First of three hiking trails has opened on the Korean Peninsula with tours running twice a day, six days a week  Pictures have emerged of the first hikers to tackle the trail, which is surrounded by barbed wire and … Read more

Moment armed robber aims sawn-off shotgun at police officer before opening fire

An armed robber who fired a sawn-off shotgun at a police officer who tried to arrest him has been jailed for life. Terrifying bodycam footage shows Derrick Fatunbi, 23, firing at police as they tried to enter his flat in Hackney, east London. Fatunbi – who carjacked a Range Rover on March 18 2018 – was … Read more

Armed forces´ equipment plan `unaffordable´, watchdog…

MoD’s equipment plan has £13bn funding black hole meaning military may not be able to expand its F-35 fighter jet fleet, watchdog warns MoD’s predicts £183.6b spending between 2019 and 2029, an overrun of £2.9b However in the ‘worst-case scenario’ this extra spending could rise to £13 billion NAO warned reluctance on ‘difficult decisions’ means … Read more