Soldier gives birth in Afghanistan, didn't know she was pregnant

On Tuesday, a British servicewoman, who was apparently unaware of her pregnancy, gave birth to a son at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

Most women who have experienced pregnancy and childbirth, might find it hard to believe that the servicewoman was not aware of the fact that she was pregnant.

However, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said that a British servicewoman has given birth while serving in Afghanistan. According to the Daily Mail the woman, reported to be from Fiji, served as a gunner with the Royal Artillery, and had been deployed with the 17th Mechanized Brigade since March... read more.

Raid on Ecuador embassy would be akin to 'act of war' (video)

British police have surrounded the Ecuadorian embassy in London and breached the building. Should they enter the embassy to arrest Julian Assange, this would be a sovereign attack on Ecuador and could be construed as an "Act of War".

Digital Journal reported yesterday on the threat by the U.K. to storm the Ecuadorian embassy in London, if Ecuador does not surrender Assange for extradition to Sweden to face charges on alleged sexual crimes... read more and watch video.

Andy Murray's Olympic gold and silver medals go to the dogs

British tennis player, Andy Murray was so proud of his Olympic gold and silver medals, he draped them around his dogs' necks, and snapped them for Twitter.

Andy Murray and his girlfriend have two much loved pets, Maggie May and Rusty.... read more.

Video: Protester calls former British PM Blair a war criminal

A protester entered London's Royal Courts of Justice on Monday and accused Tony Blair of war crimes. Blair was testifying at an inquiry into media ethics.

Blair's appearance starts off an important week in the judge-led inquiry into media ethics in the wake of a phone hacking scandal last year.

Lord Justice Brian Leveson is leading the inquiry and is examining whether politicians failed to curb the activities of renegade journalists because they were too close to the media.

Just before former Prime Minister Blair testified, a protester burst into the court room and shouted, "This man should be arrested for war crimes!" before being removed by security from the courtroom.... view full article and video.

British US base protesters joined by Occupy over missile defense

Protesters have been demonstrating against America's planned missile defense system in Menwith Hill in the United Kingdom for decades - now local residents are now joined by the Occupy movement.

RT reports that the protest surrounds plans by the U.S. for a missile defense system at Menwith Hill, which is the largest intelligence gathering and surveillance center outside of the U.S. The center is located in the heart of the U.K.'s Yorkshire Dales.

Local residents have been protesting for decades and are now being supported in their ongoing local efforts by members from the global Occupy movement.... read full article and view video.