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Royal Navy shoots down Houthi missile in first since Gulf War: HMS Diamond defends commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden
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Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond shoots down missile fired by Houthis in Yemen: The HMS Diamond was deployed in the Gulf of Aden when its crew used her Sea Viper ...
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Supenaam to Parika speedboat fare to remain at $1300: -Edghill tells operators While boat operators and owners plying the Supenaam to Parika route weren’t too ...
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Body found in water in search of missing Faslane worker Josh Gayton: The Royal Navy aided police in 'extensive searches' for Josh Gayton who worked at ...
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What are the Royal Navy’s land-attack capabilities?: Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles from submarines, Paveway IV bombs from F-35Bs, and the ongoing integration of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/what-are-the-royal-navys-land-attack-capabilities/
Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation: Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.
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Body found in search for Scots sailor missing from Faslane base: Joshua Gayton vanished in Helensburgh in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16.
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/body-found-search-scots-sailor-32639387
Family of car crash victim pay tribute to ‘smart and funny’ 26-year-old: The family of a man who died in a fatal car crash have paid tribute to him.
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British Parliament approves deportations to Rwanda: "Stop the boats" is Prime Minister Sunak's promise: Anyone who comes to Great Britain without papers should ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Child among five dead on Channel migrant boat: French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.
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One more arrest over Channel small boat deaths: The UK's National Crime Agency says it has arrested an 18-year-old Sudanese citizen on Wednesday.
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Child among five dead on Channel migrant boat: French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.
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Mojave drone fires gun pods for first time: General Atomics recently released details of a live-fire demo involving its Mojave drone, the same type recently ...
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180 ‘New Leaders’ Join the Royal Navy: The passing-out parade marked the culmination of weeks of rigorous training for these new officers.
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Dozens of Ethiopians die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast: Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing ...
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Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar in Tonga: The latest leg of the Portsmouth-based warship’s Pacific patrol took her to the island chain to underscore ties ...
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Britain shoots down Houthi missile targeting merchant ship: Britain said on Thursday the Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond had shot down a missile fired by the ...
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MOD reluctant to discuss fate of two frigates: The future of two of the Royal Navy's front-line warships, HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-reluctant-to-discuss-fate-of-two-frigates/
Status of Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate fleet: Five Type 23 Frigates are available and the remaining six are in various stages of refit and therefore are not ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/status-of-royal-navys-type-23-frigate-fleet/
Royal Navy frigates getting sonar upgrade: The system, which is likely to be trialled later in 2024, automatically determines the optimum deployment depth of an ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-frigates-getting-sonar-upgrade/
20 Hampshire bridges are unsuitable for Heavy Goods Vehicles, says RAC: Twenty ‘substandard’ road bridges in Hampshire cannot carry heavy vehicles but are ...
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UAE floods: Sewage-contaminated waters add to the stress of some Sharjah residents - News | Khaleej Times
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Sarah Ferguson pays tribute to Queen on what would have been her birthday: The Duchess of York took to Twitter to share her thoughts on the beloved monarch ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter/newsletter-entertainment/sarah-ferguson-pays-tribute-queen-32635852
20 Hampshire bridges are unsuitable for Heavy Goods Vehicles, says RAC: Twenty ‘substandard’ road bridges in Hampshire cannot carry heavy vehicles but are ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24259948.20-hampshire-bridges-unsuitable-heavy-goods-vehicles-says-rac/
Operation in the Indian Ocean: British navy seizes 3.7 tons of drugs: The British navy has stopped drug smugglers in the Indian Ocean and discovered goods worth ...
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Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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Status of Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate fleet: Five Type 23 Frigates are available and the remaining six are in various stages of refit and therefore are not ...
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UK's Astute-Class Submarines: History and all you need to know: UK's Royal Navy's latest astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine has officially named ...
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Multiple British warships to get laser guns: The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to outfitting multiple Royal Navy ships with the DragonFire ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/multiple-british-warships-to-get-laser-guns/
Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon
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Migrants cram onto small boat in Calais during BBC broadcast: The crowded vessel left for the UK from Calais in France hours after the Rwanda bill passed.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68880893
Huge drugs haul worth £33,000,000 seized by Royal Navy warship: The Portsmouth-based warship was on its first day of a security patrol when its Wildcat ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/huge-drugs-haul-worth-33-000-000-seized-royal-navy-warship-20643943/
Future of Teesside Docks safeguarded by new £250m Royal Navy deal: UK Docks will support five Royal Navy River Class offshore patrol vessels in the eight-year ...
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Explosion in Crimean port: Russia's oldest naval vessel is on fire: The submarine salvage ship "Kommuna" has been in service with the Russian Navy since 1915 ...
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Birthday party crash: Young brother and sister dead, several hurt as vehicle crashes into US birthday party
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
20 decomposed bodies found in boat off coast of Brazil: At least twenty severely decomposed bodies have been found in a boat off the coast of northeastern Brazil ...
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Quick Glance: Boat with Nine Dead Migrants from Mauritania and Mali Drifts to Brazil
- The Brazilian Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their documentation and belongings and are now trying to identify the bodies.
- Nine decomposed bodies were found on a boat that drifted to the coast of Brazil on Saturday.
- The circumstances of the boat’s discovery in Brazil suggest that it became adrift for an unknown reason and dragged the migrants away from their intended destination.
- Brazilian authorities have not ruled out that people of other nationalities may be among the victims and have not indicated the gender or age of the deceased.
UK announces largest ever military aid package for Ukraine: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine during a ...
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Navy seizes £33m of drugs in 24 hours: The Royal Navy has seized nearly £33m worth of illegal drugs from traffickers in the Middle East.
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/royal-navy-seizes-33m-drugs-9222828
UK sends Royal Navy ship to boost aid for Gaza and set up a new maritime corridor
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Major £217m contract awarded to support Royal Navy: The contract will see 28 companies providing global support to the Royal Navy.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/major-217m-contract-awarded-to-support-royal-navy/
Mum’s plea to find lost son amid Navy search in Helensburgh: A search has been launced for Josh Gayton after he did not attend work at Faslane Naval Base.
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More than 50 people die after boat capsizes in Central African Republic, says official
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Kashmir: At least two children die after boat capsizes on Jhelum river: Children using the boat to get to school are among those who died when the boat capsized.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68827664
Fishermen spot boat filled with 20 corpses floating off the coast of northeastern Brazil, reports say
nzherald.co.nz/world/fishermen-spot-boat-filled-with-20-corpses-floating-off-the-coast-of-northeastern-brazil-reports-say/UMYHA6TWDBA3ZMKGPJPCFYJGJY/
Submariners gear up to command Singapore’s new submarines: Sailors are undergoing rigorous training to prepare them for all scenarios that may happen during ...
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Model maker gets Navy advice to construct Barrow-built submarine: A MODEL builder received tips on how to construct his own miniature version of a Barrow-built ...
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'HELP' sign on beach points rescuers to men stuck nine days on remote Pacific atoll
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Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
What are the Royal Navy’s land-attack capabilities?: Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles from submarines, Paveway IV bombs from F-35Bs, and the ongoing integration of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/what-are-the-royal-navys-land-attack-capabilities/
At Least 96 Die After Boat Sinks Off Coast of Mozambique: Some of the victims were en route to a fair and others were fleeing for fear of being affected by a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/world/africa/mozambique-boat-sinking.html
Female crew with Yorkshire skipper complete round-the-world race: An all-female crew skippered by a Yorkshire sailor has completed a race around the world after ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/female-crew-with-yorkshire-skipper-complete-round-the-world-race-4593900
Micheldever New Town developer calls for site to be used for hospital: DEVELOPERS, who want to build a new town at Micheldever Station, are calling for the site ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24270378.micheldever-new-town-developer-calls-site-used-hospital/
Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...
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15 missing as boat capsizes in Indian-administrated Kashmir: Rescuers race against time to locate around 15 individuals, including schoolchildren.
trtworld.com/asia/15-missing-as-boat-capsizes-in-indian-administrated-kashmir-17796139
9 corpses found adrift in boat off Brazil were likely migrants from Mauritania and Mali, police say
apnews.com/article/brazil-boat-african-migration-mauritania-mali-ea8303f76c3699bc6b98d9730bb5215b
A view from Dover: ITV News witnesses migrants brought ashore as Rwanda Bill passes
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/a-view-from-dover-itv-news-sees-migrants-brought-ashore-as-rwanda-bill-passes
David Cameron warns Israel that UK support not unconditional: UK government calls for ‘urgent reform’ and safety assurances for aid workers in Gaza
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-gaza-cameron-royal-navy-b2524594.html
BAE apprentices describe meaning behind their work: "We're building ships to help protect people, not just for the navy but for our loved ones as well ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-apprentices-describe-meaning-behind-their-work/
Undeterred, unfazed, and uninterrupted: French police watch on as migrants cross Channel illegally
itv.com/news/2024-04-10/undeterred-and-uninterrupted-french-police-watch-on-as-migrants-cross-channel
‘World-leading’ laser beam that travels at speed of light to be fitted on Royal Navy ships by 2027
independent.co.uk/tv/news/royal-navy-laser-dragonfire-drone-mod-video-b2527605.html
Cyprus suspends processing of Syrian asylum applications as boatloads of refugees continue arriving
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Sailor's death inquest to examine ‘security of weapons and ammunition’ on ships: Jon Errington Paxton passed away following an incident on HMS Cattistock last ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-sailors-gunshot-death-inquest-32598273
UK ‘must send carrier strike group to Middle East in show of force to Iran’: Former Navy chief Lord West says HMS Prince of Wales should be sent to protect UK ...
inews.co.uk/news/uk-must-send-carrier-strike-group-middle-east-show-force-iran-3006137
Britain speeding up the fitting of laser guns to warships: BREAKING NEWS - The cutting-edge DragonFire laser will be installed on Royal Navy warships for the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-speeding-up-the-fitting-of-laser-guns-to-warships/
DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships: The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/dragonfire-laser-accelerated-to-equip-british-warships/
Europe, a place of longing: A continent is isolating itself: The EU argued for years: Now it has found a compromise that is intended to limit migration - without ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eu-migration-abschottung-mittelmeer-menschenrechte-100.html
Merlin helicopters utilise air weapons range in Scotland: These exercises allow the Merlin helicopters to practice various tasks, including target engagement and ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/merlin-helicopters-utilise-air-weapons-range-in-scotland/
Robb Recommends: La Aurora’s New Limited Edition Cigar Is an Ode to Its First: Dominican cigar maker La Aurora's new Limited Edition Preferidos No ...
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DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships: The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/dragonfire-laser-accelerated-to-equip-british-warships/
Major operation in Bremervörde: Hundreds of emergency services search for missing boy in Lower Saxony
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Couple separated for first time in 74 years due to housing crisis: Sheila Glass, 96, and her husband William, 94, have been torn apart after they were left ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/local-news/royal-navy-veteran-separated-wife-9240332
The unsung hero who rescued 16 children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy: "I knew I had to act fast to save lives,” said Mr Lemkut.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/baringo/the-unsung-hero-who-rescued-16-children-in-lake-baringo-boat-tragedy-4604126
See Sea King helicopter in Laboe: New attraction on the beach?: Will a Sea King helicopter soon be seen in Laboe? The German Naval Association wants to exhibit ...
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Paid articlePaid Six passengers die: Boat with schoolchildren wrecked by current in India: After days of heavy rain, a river in India swells into a raging torrent ...
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Don’t rescue people who scupper their Channel boats, says Reform UK deputy: Ben Habib says navy or Border Force should not save people who throw themselves into ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/24/dont-rescue-people-who-scupper-their-channel-boats-says-reform-uk-deputy
Boost for Prince William on Issue Behind Prince Harry Argument: "He hated the idea of me enjoying a perk he'd been denied," Harry wrote of brother William in his ...
newsweek.com/prince-william-boost-prince-harry-argument-beard-army-1891115
Two children killed and 15 injured after driver crashes into birthday party: The accident happened at the Swan Creek Boat Club in Berlin Township ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/two-children-killed-15-injured-driver-crashes-birthday-party-20687336/
Ukrainian warships to operate from base in England: "We haven't been telling too many people the ships are coming, but now they’re here they will be ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ukrainian-warships-to-operate-from-base-in-england/
Mozambique ferry disaster: 'I survived - but lost 17 of my family': Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68772849
On a remote island, a test of wills between the Philippines and China: About 250 Filipinos live on Thitu Island, the largest and most inhabited island of the ...
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