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Last Royal Navy warship that took part in Falklands war leaves port for last time
A poignant farewell ceremony took place at Portsmouth Harbour as the last remaining Royal Navy ship from the Falklands War, HMS Bristol, set sail for the final time. A large crowd, including veterans and members of the public, gathered to bid a...

Massive turnout as Navy's last Falklands warship departs dock for the final time
A massive crowd flocked to Portsmouth Harbour this week to bid an emotional farewell to the last Royal Navy ship from the Falklands War. Veterans and the public gathered to see off HMS Bristol as it was towed away on Wednesday, nearly five years...

UK’s last Type 82 destroyer to be recycled in Türkiye
Royal Navy’s HMS Bristol, the only Type 82 in existence, has been sold for recycling to an EU-approved yard in Türkiye. Credit: DE&S HMS Bristol was formally decommissioned in a ceremony in October 2020 after almost 48 years of active service....

Rory McCann-backed Slanj Whisky makes debut
Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann has invested in a new blended Scotch whisky brand, called Slanj. Rory McCann is a key investor Slanj whisky is founded by brothers Brian and Craig Halley, who also founded Slanj Kilts, and long-time friend Stuart...

Island Games: Everything you need to know about Orkney 2025
ShareSave Orkney is hosting the 20th edition of the biennial Island Games The Island Games will be taking over Orkney this week, with thousands of visitors from around the world expected to descend on the Scottish archipelago. An estimated 2,000...

Meet the Axis Deer – The Invasive Species Now Roaming the U.S.
Chital or cheetal, Axis axis, spotted deers or axis deer in nature habitat. Bellow majestic powerful adult animals.© Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock.comInvasive axis deer have become a widespread problem, even in the state of Hawaii. Authorities are...

'Boat Was Rocking Like A Washing Machine'
'It was pitch-dark when we rounded Cape Horn. The waves were coming in full force. It was like a washing machine -- both of us and our boat Tarini.' IMAGE: Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K, left and Roopa A aboard INSV Tarini. Photographs: Kind...

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea
What tasks they accomplished, how they stayed fit, what did they eat, whom did they meet, what they brought back... amazing stories from an epic voyage. IMAGE: Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K, left, and Roopa A aboard the INSV Tarini. Photographs:...

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 returns 10th July for a packed weekend of Motorsport action and crazy innovation
I’ve been coming to the Goodwood Festival of Speed since the early '90s, when it was still forming into the phenomenon it has become today. What started as a charming celebration of motorsport history in the grounds of the Duke of Richmond’s...
Technology for a better world - Godwood Festival of Speed this weekend!
I’ve been coming to the Goodwood Festival of Speed since the early '90s, when it was still forming into the phenomenon it has become today. What started as a charming celebration of motorsport history in the grounds of the Duke of Richmond’s...

The 5 Most Remote Military Air Bases & Their Strategic Roles
In the farthest reaches of the planet lie some of the most remote military airbases ever built. These bases enable their operators to project military power in distant regions of the world, a key capability for military forces with a global reach....

Readers’ views: ‘Square root of zero letters of support for longer pedestrianisation’
Please tell us benefits of pedestrianisation I have lost count of the number of letters to this newspaper from Newbury residents who object to the recent extension of pedestrianisation of the town centre. It certainly goes into double figures, and...

Minerals, memory & mutual respect: Modi’s Argentina visit and the deepening of civilisational diplomacy
PM Modi near the statue of José de San Martin in Buenos Aires. Image Credits: Prime Minister’s Office IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded his official visit to Argentina—a country geographically distant from India, yet...

Voices: So the Bank of England wants ideas for new banknotes: let’s start with our war heroes
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Oxford broadcaster and writer who threw 'excellent parties' has died
Mary Russell, known to some as Mary Rodger, was born in Dublin in 1936 before attending a convent school in Athlone and took an arts degree at University College Dublin. In the late 1950s she moved to London, teaching in primary schools in the...

The majestic New Forest estate formerly owned by a billionaire adventurer —famous for driving 'the world's fastest kettle' —has come up for sale
The New Forest estate formerly owned by one of Britain's most flamboyant billionaires has come to the market for the second time in six years. Newtown Park is a classically beautiful Grade II*-listed Georgian manor house sitting in 405 acres of...

In defence of Kemi
This article is taken from the July 2025 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Right now we’re offering five issues for just £25. The job of Prime Minister requires three qualities: competence, charisma and character. It...

Summer 2025 reading from MIT
Summer is the perfect time to curl up with a good book — and MIT authors have had much to offer in the past year. The following titles represent some of the books published in the past 12 months by MIT faculty and staff. In addition to links for...

Milei demands Mercosur open up to more trade: ‘Argentina will do it accompanied or alone’
Updated at 3:08 p.m. President Milei harshly criticized Mercosur bureaucracy during his opening speech kicking off the bloc leader summit, calling it an “iron curtain” that member countries are “submitted to” and requesting conditions be...

The Warrington Angling club changing lives of veterans and emergency service workers
Blue Light Angling, based in Warrington, is helping veterans and emergency service workers through the therapeutic benefits of fishing, offering free monthly sessions in a calm and supportive environment. The club was founded by Steve Poole, a...