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Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found in UK archives ahead of America’s 250th anniversary

The document was attached to a report detailing the capture of the American privateer Dalton on Christmas Eve, 1776

The Independent UK · Jul 2

‘Vanishingly rare’ copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives

One of 11 surviving copies of ‘Exeter printing’ and only one known outside US was taken from American privateer ship

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Royal Navy man jailed in 2001 for two murders allegedly sexually assaulted four others, jury told

Winchester court hears accusations of offences by former petty officer Allan Grimson against males as young as 14

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Plans to replace destroyers scrapped to make way for drone hubs in ‘hybrid Navy’

The Royal Navy will instead procure at least six ‘common combat vessels’, which will act as command hubs for uncrewed systems, officials said.

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Plans to replace ageing destroyers scrapped to make way for drones in ‘hybrid Navy’

Underwater drones will be included in bid to tackle Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Royal Navy shadows Russian warships in UK waters for three months

Five navy ships have been involved in the monitoring of the Admiral Grigorovich

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Brexit and Covid beset Royal Navy contractor as profits plunge

Babcock reports underlying operating profits down 19%, with frigate-building programme making a loss

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'When a man opens a car door for his wife, it’s either...' Life lessons on true love, marriage, chivalry, romantic gestures and relationships

Quote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that small gestures matter in long-term relationships. The famous line uses humor to explain how romance can fade with time if couples stop making an effort. The quote also encourages partners to value kindness, respect, laughter and simple acts of care…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Bremont debuts a trilogy of military-approved watches for the Army, Navy and RAF

Bremont’s HMAF collection is designed for use by His Majesty’s Armed Forces

T3 · Jun 18

Russia-UK tensions flare again: What make the English Channel so contentious

A recent incident involving a Russian frigate firing warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel has reignited historical tensions. This event, occurring near the Isle of Wight, echoes the 1904 Dogger Bank incident. The Channel's strategic importance for Russia's vital oil exports, often carried by a 'shadow…

The Times of India · Jun 17