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HMS Victory's masts removed for major conservation work: 'The Big repair!'

More than 250 years after her launch, the masts of HMS Victory have been taken down as part of "The Big Repair".The decade-long conservation project costs £40million to prevent further sagging and decay in the ship's hull.Often described as the world's oldest commissioned warship and Britain's most famous warship, HMS Victory has undergone one of the most significant phases of preservation in her history.Project Manager Simon Williams told GB News: "Working on a vessel like this is endlessly cha...

How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic

BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

World's longest and deepest tunnel is 35 miles under mountains — 20 minute journey

The high-speed rail tunnel extends as far down the mountains as some of the deepest mines on the planet

'Ten lifetimes won't be enough': TMC dares BJP to contest from Falta after repolling announced

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee challenged the BJP and Election Commission to contest from Falta after a repoll was announced due to "severe electoral offences." The Election Commission cited widespread tampering of EVMs and compromised integrity of recorded votes at multiple booths, leading to the decision for a fresh poll on May 21.

Philippines volcano erupts, blanketing ash across the sky

The Mayon Volcano has erupted, spewing a cloud of ash and debris across Bicol, in the Philippines.

Marine heatwave off California threatens extreme weather events

The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records. Experts say it could produce a stormy summer that may threaten lives. Max Darrow explains.

India successfully conducts 2nd test of long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile

India has successfully tested its long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM), boasting a strike range exceeding 1,500 km and speeds of Mach 10. This advanced weapon, capable of evading modern defenses and engaging large targets, significantly enhances India's maritime capabilities. The successful flight test marks a major stride in indigenous defense innovation, bolstering national security and self-reliance.

‘Force is with us’ says King as he tours observatory in Bermuda

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New propulsion system to boost subs’ staying power under water almost ready: DRDO chief

India's Navy is set for a significant boost with DRDO's new air-independent propulsion system for submarines, dramatically extending submerged endurance. A land-based prototype was successfully tested, and the full system is nearing completion for installation on the 14th submarine. This development, along with advanced missile and weapon systems, enhances national defense capabilities.

King launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda

King launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMaia DaviesPA MediaThe King unveiled a plaque to officially launch the new UK Space Agency (UKSA) observatory on Cooper's IslandKing Charles has visited a new UK Space Agency observatory and launched a project to track space debris on the final day of his royal visit to Bermuda.After opening a new coast guard station later in the day, the King donned his sunglasses as he climbed up the...

Watch: First full Moon of May rises like a flower in stunning sky show

Watch First full Moon of May rises like a flower in stunning sky show

Arab region set to witness rare Haumea occultation on Monday night

Dubai: A rare astronomical event is set to unfold on Monday evening, as the dwarf planet Haumea passes directly in front of a distant star, briefly blocking its light in a phenomenon known as a stellar occultation.According to the International Astronomical Center, the event could last up to 119 seconds and will be visible across most of the Arab world, forming part of a coordinated international observation campaign involving observatories and research institutions worldwide.Get updated fa...

Look: Streets, cars covered in thick ashfall after Philippines' Mayon volcano erupts

Several towns in Philippines' Albay province were covered with thick ashfall after the Mayon Volcano erupted on Saturday. The Office of Civil Defence (OCD-5 Bicol) said at least 52 villages located in Camalig, Guinobatan, and Ligao City were affected.According to OCD-5, a pyroclastic density current (PDC) occurred at the Mi-isi Gully, impacting 18 barangays in Guinobatan town: Minto, Malabnig, Mapaco, Doña Tomasa, Agpay, San Rafael, Maguiron, Calzada, Iraya, Muladbucad Grande, Inamnan Pequeño, I...

Charles learns of UK Space Agency project as Bermuda visit comes to an end

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King launches UK Space Agency project as final engagement in Bermuda

King Charles concludes his landmark two-day visit to Bermuda today by officially launching the UK Space Agency's Project Nova, an ambitious initiative designed to monitor debris orbiting Earth.The monarch has made history during this trip, becoming the first reigning King to set foot on the British Overseas Territory in its four centuries of existence."I am told to my amazement it is also the first time in Bermuda's four-hundred-year history that the islands have received a reigning King," he re...

NASA Chief Applauds Morocco’s Leap Into the Artemis Accords

Marrakech – NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman welcomed Morocco as the newest member of the Artemis Accords in a recent video shared on his X account. “Today, it is my privilege to welcome the Kingdom of Morocco as the newest signatory to the Artemis Accords,” Isaacman declared. “They join a growing community of nations working together to ignite a new era of peaceful, transparent, and responsible space exploration.” Morocco became the 64th country to sign the Accords on April 29 at a cerem...

We are twins both within minutes of each other - but we have different fathers: DNA test reveals amazing truth of only ever documented case in UK

We are twins both within minutes of each other - but we have different fathers: DNA test reveals amazing truth of only ever documented case in UKGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy SHANNON MCGUIGAN, NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:42, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 14:43, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments

India successfully tests long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off Odisha

India has successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off the Odisha coast, reaching a remarkable 1,500 km range. Developed by DRDO, this advanced weapon, capable of speeds up to Mach 10, significantly boosts India's naval defense capabilities. The test validated its precision and ability to engage critical targets, marking a major stride in indigenous defense innovation and self-reliance.

Philippines: Mayon Volcano erupts, unleashes fast-moving pyroclastic flow, disrupts traffic, prompts warnings from authorities

LEGAZPI CITY: Mayon Volcano erupted late on Saturday afternoon, unleashing a fast-moving pyroclastic flow and thick ash plume that disrupted traffic and prompted warnings from authorities.The event involved a pyroclastic density current, locally known as “uson,” which surged down the volcano’s slopes.Camera footage shows lava flow collapse-fed pyroclastic density current at the southwestern slopes of Mayon Volcano at 5:38 pm, as captured by the The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismol...