A secret military operation to overthrow Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro Moros was simple, but perilous. Some 300 heavily armed volunteers would sneak into Venezuela from the northern tip of South America. Along the way, they would raid military bases in the socialist country and ignite a popular rebellion that would end in President Nicolás Maduro’s … Read more
A secret military operation to overthrow Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro Moros was simple, but perilous. Some 300 heavily armed volunteers would sneak into Venezuela from the northern tip of South America. Along the way, they would raid military bases in the socialist country and ignite a popular rebellion that would end in President Nicolás Maduro’s … Read more
Thailand’s king and queen inspect PPE made by the military in front of groveling army chief – weeks after royal ‘self-isolated’ with 20 concubines at German hotel King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida were seen at a Bangkok regiment Pictures show them watching soldiers produce PPE to hand out to the public The controversial ruler … Read more
A retired military police officer died of coronavirus after asking Ross Kemp and his TV crew to film him in hospital. Paul Breeze asked the actor-turned filmmaker to feature him on his documentary about how the NHS is fighting the virus on the frontline. The first episode of the programme sees Mr Breeze 63, being … Read more
The US military is set to use ‘corona-killing robots’ equip with ultraviolet light (UV) to disinfect enclosed spaces. The four-wheeled autonomous robots would eliminate the need of human workers and complete the task in a matter of hours, instead of days. The technology is capable of radiating nearly 110 watts using a vertical UV mount … Read more
Kim Jong Un’s death would cause a geopolitical meltdown that could see North Korea’s cold war with the West turn hot, experts have warned. A power vacuum left by the dictator could explode into an ugly civil war, which would spark ‘humanitarian suffering’ and a wave of refugees fleeing the violence. Military planners have forecast … Read more
NHS bosses are under pressure today after military staff attacked the health service for the way it has been distributing vital PPE equipment during the coronavirus crisis. Military personnel accused the NHS of ‘appalling’ handling of the issue with the army apparently pushing to be given a more prominent role in making sure the kit … Read more
Archaeologists have unravelled the demise of a high-ranking warrior in Ancient Greece who underwent incredibly complex head and neck surgery 1,500 years ago. It is thought the male was a high-ranking Caballarius — a mounted archer or lancer — in the Grecian army whose life was ultimately ended by a fatal ear infection. Detailed analysis … Read more
Soldiers at Arlington Cemetery wear face masks and mourners observe social distancing at ‘modified’ military funerals so heroes can still be honored during the coronavirus crisis Soldiers gave military honors while wearing face masks amid the pandemic Military funeral for army veteran was held at Arlington National Cemetery Modified funeral proceedings in compliance with Sectary … Read more
Human remains have been discovered at the dilapidated former home of a military historian who was jailed for stalking and possessing an arsenal of illegal weaponry. Officers arrived on Tuesday at Appletree Cottage in Chop Gate on the edge of the North Yorks Moors national park, the former home of Kenneth Ward, 72. For the … Read more