Army's Chez Nihell announces retirement from professional boxing
After a disrupted two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army boxer has decided it is the right time to hang up his gloves.
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World BFBS MiPlayer comes to RRS Sir David Attenborough
The BFBS MiPlayer platform and 80 new set top boxes have been installed on board the British Antarctic Survey research vessel.
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Remembrance Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall launch Royal British Legion's centenary Poppy Appeal
The Royal couple were joined by 10 collectors to mark the 10 decades of the forces fundraising appeal.
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Afghanistan Processing 'not yet started' in more than a quarter of Afghan resettlement applications
Under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, 85,000 applications have been received with the processing of 24,000 yet to begin.
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China China's hypersonic missile test very close to 'Sputnik moment', US top military officer says
As well as China's test, India test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile amid growing tensions between the countries.
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Army Head of British Army 'appalled' at claims troops were involved in Kenya murder
The body of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru was found in a septic tank close to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) camp.
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Mental Health Samaritans launches wellbeing app for Armed Forces veterans
The charity's app looks to help recognise and navigate challenges associated with transitioning out of the military.
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WWI British WW1 soldier laid to rest – 106 years after his death
Lance Corporal Robert Cook received full military honours at a ceremony in Belgium after his identity was confirmed by experts.
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Space Former commando goes weightless testing zero-gravity fitness kit for astronauts
Lee Spencer lost his leg in an accident, but has since taken numerous physical challenges.
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Exercises Exercise Saxon Lance: Reservists on live firing training in Cumbria
The reservists from 4 Mercian have been going through their support weapons training on Exercise Saxon Lance.
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Nato NATO Special Forces tested on Exercise Night Hawk 21
Taking place in Denmark, the two-week exercise saw special forces from 13 countries gather intelligence and launch raids.
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Navy Royal Navy hero credits military training after saving elderly couple from explosion
Petty Officer John Thornber attributed his fast actions to his Royal Navy training.
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Navy CSG21: 700-plus positive COVID-19 tests since start of deployment
The figures were revealed by Defence Minister Baroness Goldie after a written question from Labour's Lord Tunnicliffe.
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Veterans Dennis Hutchings: Details of veteran's funeral announced
Mr Hutchings died in Belfast at the age of 80 after contracting coronvirus while on trial over a shooting during the Troubles.
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Sport British Army Sports Awards 2021: How to watch LIVE!
The 2021 British Army Sports Awards will be shown LIVE on the Forces News Facebook page.
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Afghanistan Ben Wallace: US' Afghanistan withdrawal deal was 'rotten'
Following a Taliban takeover, the UK Defence Secretary has criticised the 2020 agreement brokered by the Trump administration.