Pat McFadden, a senior government minister in the UK, rejected the idea of reintroducing conscription despite Europe’s concerns about security amid the Ukraine crisis. In contrast, Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevics suggested other European nations should consider conscription as a precaution against potential Russian aggression. The UK recently announced plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, emphasizing the need for Europe to enhance its military capabilities in response to the evolving global security landscape.
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Man gets his street evacuated after pulling pin on WWII grenade from antique market
An entire residential road in Bixton Close, Northwick, Worcester, was evacuated by a bomb squad after a man accidentally pulled the pin on a World War Two RG-42 grenade he bought for £30 at an antiques market over a year ago. Upon pulling the pin, the grenade emitted a noise, prompting him to evacuate the property and alert neighbors before calling the police, who established a 100m cordon. The bomb squad x-rayed the device, confirming...
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