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King Charles shares Navy anecdotes at Dartmouth visit

King Charles reminisced about his Royal Navy career during a speech at Dartmouth, recalling a perilous berthing in a gale and how his training shaped him. Read his full address and the cadets' reactions.

Glasgow Subway to Get Driverless Trains in 2026

Glasgow's subway system is set for a historic upgrade, with driverless trains expected to launch in late 2026. Discover how this UK-first project will transform the city's transport.

FAA picks Peraton for $31.5bn air traffic overhaul

The US government has selected Peraton to manage a $31.5bn modernisation of its ageing air traffic control system, aiming for completion within three years. Discover the ambitious plan.

Australia monitors Chinese warships near Philippine Sea

Acting PM Richard Marles confirms Australian defence is tracking a Chinese naval task group's movements. This comes as the Albanese Government unveils its biggest defence overhaul in decades. Read the latest developments.

Royal Navy's biggest homecoming in 20 years

Thousands of British service personnel reunite with families as HMS Prince of Wales leads the carrier strike group home after a 40,000-nautical-mile global deployment. Read the emotional story.

Royal Navy's largest homecoming in 20 years

Thousands of Royal Navy personnel reunite with families for Christmas after 8-month global deployment. Read about the emotional homecoming and strategic success of Operation Highmast.

SS Chulmleigh's Arctic WWII survival tragedy revealed

The harrowing true story of the SS Chulmleigh crew's 1942 Arctic survival ordeal, where only nine of 58 men survived after two months in freezing conditions. Read their incredible battle against nature.

GOP Cuts Grid Funding as Energy Prices Soar

Senate Republicans propose slashing funding for US energy grid modernisation by 25%, a move critics warn could exacerbate rising household bills and grid reliability issues. Discover the implications.

Andrew's Net Worth Revealed After Royal Exit

Former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, faces a dramatic financial shift with a £20k naval pension after losing his royal titles and home. Discover the full story.

Trump's Venezuela Drug War: A Political Gambit?

An analysis of Trump's aggressive actions in Venezuela, from airstrikes to naval deployments, and the dubious claims behind the 'war on drugs'. Discover the real political motives.

UK Navy Crew Member Missing Off Irish Coast

A large-scale search operation is underway off the north-west coast of Ireland for a missing UK Navy crew member last seen on Friday night. Follow the latest updates.

Indian Navy commandos storm pirate-hijacked ship

Indian marine commandos successfully liberated a hijacked bulk carrier from Somali pirates in a daring overnight operation, rescuing 21 crew members without injury in the Arabian Sea.

Fox News host's drug submarine claims spark fact-check fury

Pete Hegseth's extraordinary claim about drug cartels using submarines to target the US border has been thoroughly debunked by naval experts and fact-checkers, creating another media storm for the controversial broadcaster.

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