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Royal Navy ship sent to Jamaica amid unrest

HMS Trent abruptly changes course from military drills to provide support in Jamaica amid growing unrest, raising questions about Foreign Office contingency planning.

Remembrance Sunday parade cancelled over safety concerns

A historic Remembrance Sunday parade in Greater Manchester has been cancelled due to alleged health and safety concerns, sparking fury among veterans and residents who call it 'disrespectful' to fallen heroes.

Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health

British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.

Mystery Royal Announcement Sparks Palace Speculation

Buckingham Palace officials are refusing to comment on a mysterious 'important announcement' scheduled at Royal Lodge in Windsor, sparking intense speculation about the future of Prince Andrew's residence and potential royal reshuffles.

Arsenal's Poppy Shirt Tribute for Remembrance

Arsenal Football Club honours Remembrance Day with exclusive poppy-adorned match-worn shirts auction, supporting veterans and service personnel through the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Bligh's Mutiny Survival Compass for Sale

The extraordinary brass compass that enabled Captain William Bligh to navigate 3,600 miles to safety after the infamous 1789 Mutiny on the Bounty emerges for public sale, revealing one of history's greatest survival stories.

Royal British Legion faces backlash over poppy changes

The Royal British Legion faces veteran outrage after replacing traditional paper poppies with digital QR codes and controversial wristbands in this year's appeal, sparking accusations of disrespecting the fallen.

Pete Hegseth's Navy F-18 flight sparks ethics debate

Former Trump adviser and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth under scrutiny after flying in Navy F-18 fighter jet, raising questions about military access for media figures and potential ethics violations.

Royal Navy warship deployed to English Channel

HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, has been strategically positioned in the English Channel as Britain reinforces its maritime security following confrontations with French fishing vessels near UK territorial waters.

Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge: The 30-Room Scandal

The future of Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew's lavish 30-room Windsor residence, hangs in the balance as financial pressures and royal tensions escalate. Discover the inside story of this mansion caught between royal tradition and modern controversy.

Royal Navy replaces Union Jack on all warships

In a significant break from tradition, the Royal Navy has replaced the Union Jack with a new ensign across its entire fleet of warships, marking the end of a centuries-old naval custom.

RAF jets intercept Russian bombers near Suffolk

RAF Typhoon fighter jets were urgently launched from RAF Coningsby to intercept two Russian long-range bombers approaching UK airspace near Suffolk, in a tense aerial confrontation.

RAF and Royal Navy jets in near-miss over Suffolk

Two military aircraft from different services came within seconds of disaster during a training exercise, prompting a major Ministry of Defence investigation into the alarming incident.

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