A British soldier has died in a training accident in northern Iraq, Sky News reported on Monday, citing a statement from Britain's Ministry of Defence.

A British Army service member died in a training accident in northern Iraq on May 31, the UK Defense Ministry confirmed on Monday.

The British military is reportedly making preparations for a potential armed conflict with Russia, according to a source.

A major police operation unfolded Monday evening, in the village of Hollingbourne, Kent, after officers attempted to carry out an arrest near the Park Gate Inn pub.

Britain must be ready to fight a war in three years, the new head of the Army has said.

The British Army has conducted its first test of laser weapons mounted on the Wolfhound combat vehicle.