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Second World War papers found hidden in desk bought at auction

It is hoped that relatives of Ian Rodger can be traced so the papers can be passed on to them.

The Independent UK

Family of woman allegedly killed by British soldier in Kenya criticise inquiry

The body of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru was found in a septic tank in Kenya close to a British Army base two months after she disappeared in March 2012.

Evening Standard

Fact check: The Prime Minister and the Army both celebrated Mother’s Day

Both posted to social media before criticism that they had not posted about Mother’s Day.

Evening Standard

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Confidential British Army documents found scattered on Newcastle streets

The documents also included details such as soldiers' ranks, emails, shift patterns, and weapon issue details, which experts say could represent a security threat for the named individuals.

Euronews

Bomb disposal veterans face higher bladder cancer risk, study suggests

The findings in a small study is ‘significant enough to warrant urgent further investigation’, researchers said.

Evening Standard

British Army soldiers face prison after pleading guilty to offering to sell a kilo of cannabis

The soldiers faced a court hearing cloaked in secrecy as they pleaded guilty to offering to sell drug

Evening Standard

Medal from King recognises work in Gaza is ‘valuable’, says NHS medic

The recipients of the new honour received their Humanitarian Medals at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Evening Standard

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NHS medics to receive new Humanitarian Medal from King for work in Gaza

The recipients will receive the medal at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

British Army veterans of Northern Ireland Troubles march on Westminster

They have urged the Labour Government to not repeal the Legacy Act.

Evening Standard

Why Nepal’s Gurkha fighters want to join India’s army again

Change of rules in Indian Army hiring scheme has affected young men in Nepal who are training to join armies worldwide.

Al Jazeera

Schoolboy ‘likely’ shot by soldier in hospital grounds in 1975, coroner finds

Patrick Crawford, 15, was struck by a bullet while walking through the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital on August 10 1975.

The Independent UK

Ex-British soldier pleads not guilty to 'Bloody Sunday' murders after judge clears the way for trial

A former British soldier will be tried for the murder of two men who were killed during the 1972 “Bloody Sunday” disturbances in Londonderry, Northern Ireland’s second-biggest city, after a judge refused to dismiss the charges against him

The Independent UK

British Man Captured Fighting For Ukraine In Russia

British man reportedly taken prisoner in Russia while fighting for Ukraine. Video of him claiming his background as a former British Army soldier surfaced.

Top News

‘Former British soldier captured’ while fighting in Ukraine

James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, is said to be a former British Army soldier who was captured in the Kursk region.

Evening Standard

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Watch live firing of British Army’s new Archer artillery gun in NATO exercise close to Russia border

Watch a live firing of the British Army’s new Archer Mobile Howitzer gun close to Russia border.

Evening Standard

British Army fires new artillery gun for the first time on Nato exercise

The soldiers are currently in Lapland as part of Exercise Dynamic Front, the largest Nato artillery joint-fires exercise that Finland has ever hosted

Evening Standard

Father pays tribute to soldier son as ‘brave soul’ after his death in Ukraine

Former British Army soldier Liam Love, 24, was killed in a mortar attack in Lyman in eastern Ukraine last month.

International Business Times UK

In 2023, Over 15,000 UK Troops Quit The Army; Now Gen Z Troops Want WiFi, A Proper Kitchen And Ensuite Bathrooms

The Army provides infamously poor living conditions. Thus, military life is unappealing to Gen Z, who prioritise flexibility, commodity and good mental health.

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Brickbat: Too Little, Too Late

John Codd, an 88-year-old former British Army colonel, fell getting out of a taxi in St. Austell, England, fracturing his right femur and suffering a rectus sheath hematoma. It took an ambulance more than two hours to arrive and take him to Royal Cornwall Hospital, where he then had to…

The Independent UK

Ex-veterans’ minister Johnny Mercer facing prison as request to withhold names denied by Afghan inquiry

Former Tory MP given two-week deadline to hand over names of whistleblowers who told him about alleged special forces murders after appeal denied

Top News

Princess Kate To Make First Public Appearance Since Cancer Diagnosis

Princess Kate and King Charles III to participate in Trooping the Colour event amidst health challenges. British Army horses return for the grand parade.

Evening Standard

'More lives lost than saved' running British mole 'Stakeknife' inside IRA, says major report

More lives were probably lost than saved through the British Army's operation of its top agent inside the IRA's internal security unit during the Troubles, a major independent investigation has found.

The Guardian - UK

Review of MoD’s diversity policies ordered by ‘furious’ Grant Shapps

Defence secretary rejects idea of lowering security clearances for overseas recruits to boost inclusivity as ‘woke nonsense’

Evening Standard

British military chief in 'citizen army' call to prepare country for land war

But General Sir Patrick Sanders says even that would be 'not enough' as he points to national mobilisations among allies in eastern and northern Europe

PC Gamer

Tilted Towers resists the yoke of imperial aggression as the British Army gives up on its Fortnite livestream plan

The British Army said that after considering the reaction to its custom-made map and planned livestream, it's dropping the whole thing.

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