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Afghanistan: UK Troops 'Did Their Best' To Help Those Caught In Kabul Stampede

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Former Royal Marine and the founder of Kabul-based animal rescue charity Nowzad, Pen Farthing, has said the situation at the city's airport is the main obstacle in preventing him and his team from escaping Afghanistan.

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'Light at the end of the tunnel' for personnel and veterans in hearing loss judgement

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Stephen Hambridge was awarded £500,000 after being diagnosed with noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus during his service in the British Army in 2012, leading to a permanent medical downgrade which ultimately ended his military career.

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Beneath the waves: Russia’s shadowy GUGI submarines and their espionage missions

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GUGI are effectively Russia's Special Forces of the sea, capable of carrying out extreme deep sea operations.

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Northern Ireland veterans meet officials at 10 Downing Street

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Veterans have raised their concerns about the controversial Troubles Bill with officials during a meeting at Downing Street. The former service personnel described the talks as "open and frank".

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The Navy can take pride in serving alongside monarchs, former commodore says

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Those in the Royal Navy can take pride in serving alongside the monarchy, a former commodore has said. Commodore (Ret'd) Steve Prest said that the King's address to Congress underlined the strength and power of the monarchy.

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A great achievement, says triple-amputee veteran, after finishing London Marathon

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An Army veteran who lost three limbs in Afghanistan hopes that completing the TCS London Marathon can show what disabled people are capable of. Andy Reid completed the race in just over 12-and-a-half hours.

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1SL: Disruptions on Strait of Hormuz highlight 'vulnerability' of traditional naval platforms

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Delivering a speech at the Royal United Services Institute, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins also said that Royal Navy warships will be unable to "fight and survive" without uncrewed support.

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HMS Victory's masts removed in delicate operation

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A specialist team have carefully removed HMS Victory's remaining masts using a 750-tonne crane as part of a major £42m conservation project. The technical operation requires great power to lift the 15-tonne masts, but also serious precision.

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Just give us a ring, King quips, as he gives Trump historic bell

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The King presented US president Donald Trump with the original bell from the Royal Navy Second World War submarine HMS Trump during a White House state dinner. King Charles III is currently on a four-day state visit to the US.

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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Veterans protest outside Parliament ahead of crucial vote

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Nearly 100 veterans protested in Parliament Square in central London ahead of MPs voting to transfer the government's controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to the next parliament.

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Putin losing grip on Mali as troops forced to withdraw

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After pulling back from Syria earlier this year, Russia now appears to be on the back foot in Mali as well as new footage shows Moscow's so-called Africa Corps abandoning a key base in the north of the country

Afghanistan: UK Troops 'Did Their Best' To Help Those Caught In Kabul Stampede
Afghanistan: UK Troops 'Did Their Best' To Help Those Caught In Kabul Stampede Click to play video
'Light at the end of the tunnel' for personnel and veterans in hearing loss judgement
'Light at the end of the tunnel' for personnel and veterans in hearing loss judgement Click to play video
Beneath the waves: Russia’s shadowy GUGI submarines and their espionage missions
Beneath the waves: Russia’s shadowy GUGI submarines and their espionage missions Click to play video
Northern Ireland veterans meet officials at 10 Downing Street
Northern Ireland veterans meet officials at 10 Downing Street Click to play video
The Navy can take pride in serving alongside monarchs, former commodore says
The Navy can take pride in serving alongside monarchs, former commodore says Click to play video
A great achievement, says triple-amputee veteran, after finishing London Marathon
A great achievement, says triple-amputee veteran, after finishing London Marathon Click to play video
1SL: Disruptions on Strait of Hormuz highlight 'vulnerability' of traditional naval platforms
1SL: Disruptions on Strait of Hormuz highlight 'vulnerability' of traditional naval platforms Click to play video
HMS Victory's masts removed in delicate operation
HMS Victory's masts removed in delicate operation Click to play video
Just give us a ring, King quips, as he gives Trump historic bell
Just give us a ring, King quips, as he gives Trump historic bell Click to play video
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Veterans protest outside Parliament ahead of crucial vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Veterans protest outside Parliament ahead of crucial vote Click to play video
Putin losing grip on Mali as troops forced to withdraw
Putin losing grip on Mali as troops forced to withdraw Click to play video

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17th April 2026

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