Boris Johnson addresses UK's determination to support Ukraine in VE Day speech
MOD highlighted that alliances formed during and following the Second World War are now more important than ever.
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Sport Army captain Kat Matthews takes silver medal at Iron Man World Championships
The Ironman triathlon event involves a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run to finish.
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Ukraine Dozens feared dead after Russian bomb levels Ukraine school
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has condemned the 'war crime' and said Vladimir Putin's regime in Moscow would be held to account.
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Ukraine No evil can avoid responsibility, says Ukraine president during VE Day speech
His words coincide with Victory in Europe Day when European countries celebrate the surrender of German forces marking the victory in WWII.
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WWII Courage and determination of those who cherish freedom must prevail, Defence Secretary says
The Ministry of Defence highlighted that the alliances formed during and following the Second World War are now more important than ever.
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Ukraine Ukrainian military releases aerial footage of strikes on Russian-occupied Snake Island
Satellite photos appear to show Ukraine targeting Russian-held Snake Island in a bid to impede Russia's efforts to control the Black Sea.
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Ukraine Women, children and the elderly evacuated from Mariupol steel mill
The latest evacuees followed roughly 500 others who were allowed to leave the plant and other parts of the city in recent days.
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North Korea North Korea tests suspected submarine-launched missile
The launch was apparently North Korea's first demonstration of a submarine-fired ballistic system since October last year.
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Afghanistan Taliban enforce wearing of burka once again
The move evokes similar restrictions imposed on women during the Taliban's previous hard-line rule between 1996 and 2001.
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Russia One of Russia's most advanced tanks has been destroyed, MOD intelligence suggests
Approximately 100 T-90M tanks are currently in service among Russia's best-equipped units, including those fighting in Ukraine.
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Ukraine UN Council supports Secretary-General's search for 'peaceful solution' on Ukraine
The UN expressed "strong support" for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' efforts to find a peaceful solution to the "dispute" in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Soldiers trapped at Mariupol steel works 'prepared to die there'
A third evacuation attempt to get both civilians and soldiers out of the plant is currently underway.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Third attempt to evacuate Mariupol steel plant underway
The Azovstal steel plant has become a symbol of resistance as Russia continues its assault on Mariupol.
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The Queen Trooping the Colour: Queen limits balcony appearance to working Royals only
Buckingham Palace says the decision to limit numbers for Trooping the Colour came "after careful consideration".
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Ukraine US shared intelligence before Ukraine sank Russian warship, official says
Ukraine alone decided to target and sink Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship using its own anti-ship missiles, according to a US official.
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Navy HMS Cutlass: Gibraltar's new patrol boat commissioned into fleet
The first of two new Gibraltar patrol boats has been commissioned into the Royal Navy fleet.