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Memorial arch telling stories of NI people who fought in wars is unveiled in Belfast
Belfast Telegraph
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May 9, 2025
It tells the stories of people from across Northern Ireland who served in the armed forces. Thousands lined the streets as bands and those dressed in the uniforms and clothing of the day passed by. The Lord-Lieutenant for the County Borough of...
Javier Milei Has Been a Disaster for Argentina | Opinion
Newsweek
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May 5, 2025
Just over a year into President Javier Milei's radical experiment in Argentina, his government boasts of an economic miracle: a record fiscal surplus, a stronger currency, and surging market optimism. But behind these numbers lies a brutal truth....
’I was at a rugby game with my husband when his face suddenly dropped’
MyLondon
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February 19, 2025
A Navy medic's life was saved after his wife spotted "his face starting to droop" while they were watching a rugby match at Twickenham. Anne Duncan, 59, and her husband Peter, 64, had just settled in for the game when she noticed "his face had...
Students, Faculty Present at 2025 HamSCI Workshop
University of Scranton - Pennsylvania
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Ten University of Scranton students – three graduate students and seven undergraduates –recently presented research at the eighth annual HamSCI Workshop. This two-day program attracted amateur radio operators and enthusiasts from around the world,...
Aberdeen energy boss Steve Harris on journey from offshore worker to thriving businessman
The Press and Journal
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March 1, 2025
Aberdeen energy boss Steve Harris has always had what he describes as an “entrepreneurial” spirit. After nearly 20 years in oil and gas the 45-year-old decided to set up his own consultancy in 2023. Now two years later he’s running health and...
VE Day 80: Military memorial arch to be unveiled on Shankill Road in memory of those who served
The News Letter
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May 7, 2025
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A memorial arch will be unveiled on the Shankill Road today, on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, telling the stories of people from across Northern Ireland...
UK military vets rebuild lives carving Viking longboat
Khaleej Times
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Made from solid oak using authentic Scandinavian plans, a Viking longship built by military veterans battling mental health issues is finally ready after a long labour of love. "It is not about a boat, it's not about wood. We're making boats, but...
Trump Targets Haitian Gangs
Foreign Policy
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May 9, 2025
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Washington designates two Haitian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, a new Argentine Netflix show ascends global rankings, and the conclave elects a pope with...
1st Time In 200 Years — Gurkha Soldiers To Get A ‘New Role’ In British Military As UK Creates King’s Gurkha Artillery Regiment
The Eurasian Times
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May 8, 2025
The prospect of the British Army’s Gurkha soldiers fighting fellow Nepalese mercenaries on behalf of Russia in Ukraine seems to be one of the factors why London has decided to drop the idea of sending them to Ukraine as part of a proposed European...
Pope Francis and Argentina’s ‘Dirty War’: Accusations which swirled during his election in 2013
The Hindu
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March 1, 2025
Pope Francis delivers his message as he celebrates the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) | Photo Credit: Alessandra Tarantino Story so far: As Pope Francis’ health...
Cruising Antarctica: A green guide to the white continent
Saltwire
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Shopping Essentials Travel Aurora Expeditions company pioneered Antarctic travel, blending conservation, adventure and personalized luxury Published Feb 24, 2025 • 10 minute read Cruising with Aurora Expeditions on their...
Regiment In Jamaica For Training Exercise
Bernews
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May 2, 2025
More than 100 Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers and officers are in Jamaica for a “high intensity, two-week training programme designed to sharpen their military skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.” A spokesperson said, “Exercise Rum...
WWII Navy veteran returns to the sea for 102nd birthday
Liverpool Echo
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May 8, 2025
A World War II veteran who "never actually made it" onto a luxury cruiser - despite spending 25 years on the Cunard White Star Line - was given a special invitation at the grand old age of 102. John Davies was born in Liverpool in December 1922...
Family of RAF hero who taught Prince William how to fly helicopters warn hundreds of army staff could have been exposed to cancer causing chemicals which killed their son
Daily Mail
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February 16, 2025
The grieving parents of the RAF instructor who taught Prince William to fly have claimed that hundreds more could be at risk from the cancer that killed their son. Zach Stubbings, 46, who trained the Prince of Wales on RAF Sea King choppers, died...
Ultimate Guide: Silver Cloud
Cruise Passenger
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May 3, 2025
Cruise Passenger > Silversea > Ultimate Guide: Silver Cloud Silver Cloud is a small ship that elevates maritime adventure to opulent new heights. Transformed by Silversea from an ocean ship to an ice-class vessel for polar expeditions, it sails...
A new voyage
Borneo Bulletin
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February 21, 2025
DARLINGTON (AFP) – Made from solid oak using authentic Scandinavian plans, a Viking longship built by military veterans battling mental health issues is finally ready after a long labour of love. “It is not about a boat, it’s not about wood. We’re...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, March 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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May 6, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Keir Starmer, you claim huge and damaging cuts are vital so we can buy arms and defend ourselves. Prove it
The Guardian
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March 5, 2025
Britain is now on a “war footing”, we are told. Earlier this year, Nato’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, demanded that European nations start hiking defence spending at the expense of pensions, health and social security. Fail to do so, he warned,...
UK military vets build Viking boat
Taipei Times
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February 19, 2025
Made from solid oak using authentic Scandinavian plans, a Viking longship built by military veterans battling mental health issues is finally ready after a long labor of love. “It is not about a boat, it’s not about wood. We’re making boats, but...
UK Military Vets Rebuild Lives by Carving Viking Longboat
MTV Lebanon
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Made from solid oak using authentic Scandinavian plans, a Viking longship built by military veterans battling mental health issues is finally ready after a long labour of love. "It is not about a boat, it's not about wood. We're making boats, but...