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MOD apologises for telling Afghan interpreters to get Taliban's permission to come to UK

The MOD say they are now conducting an investigation to find out what went wrong.

Service members of pro-Russian troops fire a mortar in the direction of Avdiivka during Russia-Ukraine conflict, outside Donetsk, Ukraine

Ukraine: Russian troops from Donbas make 'creeping gains' in Avdiivka

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Repairs to fix HMS Prince of Wales could cost £20m

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UK's elite surveillance and reconnaissance troops land on frozen lake during daring Arctic parachute jump

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Opinion: Why giving tanks to Ukraine isn't as straightforward as you might think

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Russia making plans to change rules for military conscription as Ukraine war drags on, MOD says

US personnel taking part in joint military exercise in South Korea

Exercise Warrior Shield: US aircraft exercise alongside South Korean counterparts in joint exercise

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Britain welcomes issuing of arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

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