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King Charles Hospitalised Over 'Side Effects' From Cancer Treatment
Britain's King Charles III on Thursday was forced to cancel his appointments for the rest of the day and Friday after suffering "side effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said.
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Paris Summit Rejects Russia Sanctions Relief, Mulls Ukraine force
European countries agreed at a summit in Paris Thursday to ramp up rather than lift sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, as Britain and France began sketching out plans to send a "reassurance" force after any peace.
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Last Surviving Battle Of Britain Pilot, John Hemingway, Dies Aged 105
The last surviving British pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain during World War II has died aged 105, the UK's Royal Air Force said.
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1,500 Russian Troops Killed Or Injured Every Day In October In Ukraine: UK
Russian troops recently suffered their worst month for casualties since the country's war with Ukraine began almost three years ago, the head of Britain's armed forces said on Sunday.
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1 Killed As Helicopter Forced To Ditch Into English Channel: UK Royal Navy
Britain's Royal Navy said on Thursday one person had been killed following an incident in which a helicopter was forced to ditch into the Channel during a training exercise.
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UK Air Force Grounds World War II Spitfire Planes After Pilot Dies In Crash
Britain's Royal Air Force has grounded a fleet of World War II Spitfire planes following the death of a pilot in a weekend crash, officials said Monday.
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Britain's Royal Mint Launches Coin For 80th Anniversary Of D-Day Landings
Britain's Royal Mint has launched a coin marking next month's 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings, when 150,000 Allied soldiers invaded France to drive out the forces of Nazi Germany.
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UK's Liberal Democrat Party To Submit No-Confidence Motion In Rishi Sunak Government
Britain's Liberal Democrat party said on Monday it would submit a parliamentary motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government to force a June general election following heavy losses for the ruling Conservatives in local elections
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Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2
Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.
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Amid Kate Middleton Saga, How Social Media Forced UK Royal Family To Adapt
Britain's royal family has been forced to radically change the way it communicates because of social media, after speculation ran riot about the health of Catherine, Princess of Wales.
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"Beyond Alarming": Rishi Sunak's Impassioned Plea To Save British Democracy
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued an impassioned plea for Britain to protect its democracy as he warned that extremist forces were out to tear the country apart and undermine its multi-faith identity.
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London Police Leaving Children At Risk Of Exploitation, Need Reforms: Watchdog
London's police force is leaving children at risk of exploitation and should implement nearly a dozen reforms to improve, a damning report by Britain's law enforcement watchdog said on Friday.
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UK To Send 20,000 Troops In Biggest Deployment To NATO Exercises In Decades
Britain will send 20,000 armed forces personnel to one of NATO's largest exercises since the Cold War, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Monday, warning of increasing threats to the Western-led alliance.
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UK To Deploy Warships To Indian Ocean For Joint Training With Indian Forces
Britain said on Wednesday it would send warships to the Indian Ocean later this year and an aircraft carrier to the region in 2025 for joint training and operations with Indian forces as the two countries strengthen their security ties.
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Eurostar Train Services Disrupted After Flooding In Tunnel Near London
Flooding in a railway tunnel near London forced the cancellation of more than a dozen trains linking Britain with the European mainland early on Saturday, international rail operator Eurostar said.
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King Charles Hospitalised Over 'Side Effects' From Cancer Treatment
Britain's King Charles III on Thursday was forced to cancel his appointments for the rest of the day and Friday after suffering "side effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said.
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Paris Summit Rejects Russia Sanctions Relief, Mulls Ukraine force
European countries agreed at a summit in Paris Thursday to ramp up rather than lift sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, as Britain and France began sketching out plans to send a "reassurance" force after any peace.
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Last Surviving Battle Of Britain Pilot, John Hemingway, Dies Aged 105
The last surviving British pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain during World War II has died aged 105, the UK's Royal Air Force said.
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1,500 Russian Troops Killed Or Injured Every Day In October In Ukraine: UK
Russian troops recently suffered their worst month for casualties since the country's war with Ukraine began almost three years ago, the head of Britain's armed forces said on Sunday.
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1 Killed As Helicopter Forced To Ditch Into English Channel: UK Royal Navy
Britain's Royal Navy said on Thursday one person had been killed following an incident in which a helicopter was forced to ditch into the Channel during a training exercise.
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UK Air Force Grounds World War II Spitfire Planes After Pilot Dies In Crash
Britain's Royal Air Force has grounded a fleet of World War II Spitfire planes following the death of a pilot in a weekend crash, officials said Monday.
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Britain's Royal Mint Launches Coin For 80th Anniversary Of D-Day Landings
Britain's Royal Mint has launched a coin marking next month's 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings, when 150,000 Allied soldiers invaded France to drive out the forces of Nazi Germany.
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UK's Liberal Democrat Party To Submit No-Confidence Motion In Rishi Sunak Government
Britain's Liberal Democrat party said on Monday it would submit a parliamentary motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government to force a June general election following heavy losses for the ruling Conservatives in local elections
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Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2
Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.
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Amid Kate Middleton Saga, How Social Media Forced UK Royal Family To Adapt
Britain's royal family has been forced to radically change the way it communicates because of social media, after speculation ran riot about the health of Catherine, Princess of Wales.
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"Beyond Alarming": Rishi Sunak's Impassioned Plea To Save British Democracy
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued an impassioned plea for Britain to protect its democracy as he warned that extremist forces were out to tear the country apart and undermine its multi-faith identity.
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London Police Leaving Children At Risk Of Exploitation, Need Reforms: Watchdog
London's police force is leaving children at risk of exploitation and should implement nearly a dozen reforms to improve, a damning report by Britain's law enforcement watchdog said on Friday.
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UK To Send 20,000 Troops In Biggest Deployment To NATO Exercises In Decades
Britain will send 20,000 armed forces personnel to one of NATO's largest exercises since the Cold War, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Monday, warning of increasing threats to the Western-led alliance.
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UK To Deploy Warships To Indian Ocean For Joint Training With Indian Forces
Britain said on Wednesday it would send warships to the Indian Ocean later this year and an aircraft carrier to the region in 2025 for joint training and operations with Indian forces as the two countries strengthen their security ties.
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Eurostar Train Services Disrupted After Flooding In Tunnel Near London
Flooding in a railway tunnel near London forced the cancellation of more than a dozen trains linking Britain with the European mainland early on Saturday, international rail operator Eurostar said.
