Barrel Along: Afghanistan Veteran Prepares For Marathon Running Challenge
Andreas Beirne is hoping to raise £20,000 by running the equivalent of 11 marathons in seven days, with a barrel on his back.
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Islamic State IS Fighting To 'Very Bitter End' In Syria, RAF Officer Warns
So-called Islamic State IS are centred in their only remaining Syrian enclave of Baghouz, a town in eastern Syria.
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USA Transgender Troops: New Limitations Approved By US Pentagon
Personnel with gender dysphoria will no longer be allowed medical surgeries for transitioning once the policy comes into effect in April.
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Islamic State 3,000 IS Fighters And Families Surrender In Baghouz, SDF Says
The Syrian Democratic Forces say a final assault will be launched against the last remaining few hundred fighters thought to be entrenched
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Technology US Threatens To 'Curb Intelligence Sharing' With Germany Amid Concerns Over Huawei
US Ambassador to Germany says he is worried the Chinese telecoms giant could pose a risk to secure communications.
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WWII Veteran From 'Audacious' Great Escape Breakout Dies Aged 101
RAF veteran Jack Lyon was captured after crash-landing in Germany during the Second World War.
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Politics Who Has The Right To Send British Military Personnel To War?
Members of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee have been discussing the topic.
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Forces Charities Marathon Man: Former Soldier Runs 1,000 Miles In One Year For Charity
John Owens has battled back from devastating health problems to renew focus on his fundraising campaign.
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Gurkhas New Specialist Gurkha Battalion Among Additions To Brigade
There are also plans for two further Signals squadrons and a new Engineer squadron among the increase to the size of the Brigade of Gurkhas.
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Technology Multi-Million Pound Boost For Digital Battlefield Apps
The technology is expected to be in use on operations across the globe by the end of the year.
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World UK 'Rightfully' Gives Aid To Families Of Foreign Fighters In Syria
Alistair Burt outlined the aid given to spouses and children of foreign fighters in the country.
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Veterans Former Royal Marine Breaks World Records After Completing Solo Atlantic Row
Lee Spencer began his crossing in January, aiming to become the first disabled person to row solo and unsupported across the ocean.
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News Troops Mark 'Special' Commonwealth Day At Horse Guards Parade
This year marks the 70th year of the modern-day Commonwealth.
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Families MP 'Delighted' After Soldier's Daughter Granted British Visa
Many soldiers are forced to take on second jobs to afford to move their families to the UK.
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Veterans Government Urged To 'Abolish' Visa Fees For Commonwealth Veterans
Applications for a visa can cost thousands of pounds, and the Royal British Legion is asking for the Government to abolish fees altogether.
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Navy HMS Argyll Saves 27 Sailors From Burning Ship Off French Coast
Royal Navy sailors spent eight hours saving all those on board Italian merchant ship, Grande America.