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Car import company Jap Car South has apologised after the advertising regulator found that its name was likely to cause serious racial offence.

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The satellite will also be supported by MDA Space's legacy products for the deployable mechanism of thrusters and reflectors.

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HMS Spey ship's company during their recent operations. They conducted various tasks after patrolling the South China Sea, defying warnings from Beijing.

'Tireless' HMS Spey conducts more ops after defying China warnings

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The HMS Prince of Wales is welcomed back to Portsmouth on November 30 2025.

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HMS Dauntless returns home to Portsmouth on Sunday November 30 2025.

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Portsmouth's Howard Payne, front row far left, is part of the England walking football +70 squad competing in the World Nations Cup in Spain next week.

Pompey man steps on to world stage as he flies flag for city

HMS Richmond keeping a watchful eye out for North Korean warships, as they support efforts to uphold sanctions against Kim Jong Un.

HMS Richmond reinforces North Korea sanctions through focused ops

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Many HMS Prince of Wales took on the gruelling challenge of climbing Mount Fuji while ashore.

HMS Prince of Wales sailors "in the best spirits" making most of Japan

Medical personnel embarked on HMS Prince of Wales carrying out an intense casualty evacuation drill.

HMS Prince of Wales personnel conduct medical emergency drills on op

Defence secretary John Healey distanced himself from comments that Britain and the Royal Navy would protect Taiwan if China escalates any actions. Beijing has issued a warning to the UK, given the UK Carrier Strike Group and HMS Prince of Wales' visit to Japan.

“Stop interfering”: China warns Royal Navy amid MP Taiwan comment

The Defence Secretary John Healey attends a reception onboard the HMS Prince of Wales on the occasion if the ship being the first foreign carrier to dock in Tokyo with The Defence Minister for Japan, Gen Nakatani in Tokyo. A future deployment has been organised between the RAF and Japanese naval forces.

"Future deployment" organised between UK and Japan in historic first

The Defence Secretary John Healey attends a reception onboard the HMS Prince of Wales on the occasion if the ship being the first foreign carrier to dock in Tokyo with The Defence Minister for Japan, Gen Nakatani in Tokyo. The UK-Japan relationship has been hailed as a major success.

"Strongest partnership": UK-Japan relationship hailed on carrier op

The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by the Royal Navy's Largest Warship, HMS Prince of Wales is visiting Japan for the first time. This is the halfway point in her nine month deployment to the Indo-pacific region and is her gold stop of the deployment.

Memorable greeting for HMS Prince of Wales as she visits Tokyo

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Veterans were honoured at a VJ Day 80 Service at St. Marys Church, Portchester on Sunday, August 17.

Poignant ceremony sees local veterans honoured at VJ Day 80 service

What next for the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales as she reaches a critical stage of her deployment. Ships left to right: US cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra, HMS Prince of Wales and RFA Tidespring.

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HMS Spey, a Royal Navy vessel, has gone into a maintenance period after an extensive deployment in the Indo-Pacific.

Stalwart Royal Navy ship "enters maintenance" after five years

HMS Prince of Wales sailing in formation with (left to right) USS George Washington, JS Kaga Teruzuki, USS America, USS Shoup, JS Teruzuki, USS Robert Smalls, ESP Mendez Nunez with HMS Richmond, and HMS Dauntless aft of the carrier. The Royal Navy flagship has arrived in Japan after completing major exercises with international forces.

Powerful HMS Prince of Wales in Japan after major carrier ops
Impressive naval strength was on display from the Royal Navy flagship after carrying out major operations with two carriers.
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A fighter jet that was assigned to the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales was forced to make an emergency landing in Japan after suffering a "malfunction". Pictured: 617 Squadron F-35B, Lightning II jets at Guam International Airport during Operation Hightower.

"Malfunction" hits HMS Prince of Wales fighter jet - forced to land

A VJ 80 ceremony is going to be held at Portchester Castle, commemorating the service of soldiers who served in the Second World War.

WWII veterans to be honoured at VJ 80 ceremony - when

HMS Prince of Wales completed Exercise Talisman Sabre off the coast of Australia with her carrier strike group, joining forces with American sailors. Pictured Top to Bottom: United States Aircraft Carrier, USS George Washington and UK Aircraft Carrier, HMS Prince of Wales.

HMS Prince of Wales reunites with US carrier USS George Washington

An F-35B Lightning II taking off from HMS Prince of Wales, seen from a Merlin Mk2 Helicopter from 814 NAS embarked onboard RFA Tidespring. The Royal Navy flagship is due to visit Japan soon, with a time period being given.

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HMS Prince of Wales seen from RFA Tidespring whilst conducting a Replenishment at Sea. The Royal Navy flagship was resupplied in the Philippine Sea ahead of the UK Carrier Strike Group sailing to Japan.

HMS Prince of Wales handed vital supplies in "extremely demanding" op

Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is due to arrive in Japan soon with the UK Carrier Strike Group for various military drills and port visits. Russia and China have responded with an exercise of their own.

China and Russia exercises start near Japan ahead of carrier arrival

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales leaving Darwin in Australia on July 29, heading to Japan for the next stage of Operation Highmast.

HMS Prince of Wales leaves Australia after huge exercise - what next?

HMS Prince of Wales' deployment to the Indo-Pacific has reportedly been challenged by a major government figure in America.

"We don’t want you there" - USA chief calls for carrier to return home

The UK ambassador for Japan, Julia Longbottom, visited Portsmouth today (July 3) to hold a roadshow and build stronger relations between the city and Japan. Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is due to visit Tokyo during Operation Highmast.

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HMS Spey, a Royal Navy vessel, joined forces with the Japanese naval forces to enforce sanctions against North Korea.

Royal Navy ship challenges North Korea with Japan to enforce sanctions

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Operation Highmast has started, with HMS Prince of Wales sailing with other Royal Navy ships and allied forces in the Mediterranean.

HMS Prince of Wales sails with strike group on "biggest deployment"

Archie Martin has started a fundraiser to help cover some of the costs of his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train at Japan's NOAH dojo.

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Friends travel through Europe in a Corsa.

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HMS Prince of Wales will lead a UK Carrier Strike Group during a nine-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region. Various Royal Navy ships, aircraft and international vessels will be a part of the formation.

What ships will sail alongside HMS Prince of Wales on global mission

HMS Prince of Wales is due to be deployed to the Indo-Pacific region later this month, with Royal Navy sailors at HMNB Portsmouth carrying out emergency scenario training drills.

HMS Prince of Wales to deploy this month - intense training progresses

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Joby Aviation, Inc., the California-based company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

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The Royal Navy flagship, HMS Prince of Wales, will be returning to Portsmouth after gearing up for her Indo-Pacific deployment this Spring.

HMS Prince of Wales to return to city after deployment prep - when

Royal Navy minehunter HMS Ledbury sailing from Portsmouth earlier this morning. She is one of the oldest ships in the fleet.

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John Panayis at fish and chip shop Nick's Plaice in Northampton.

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British troops have been deployed to Japan in the wake of the arrival of HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy flagship.

British troops deployed to Japan in wake of HMS Prince of Wales

Computer generated image (CGI) issued by BAE Systems of the latest concept model of the UK's next generation combat aircraft, the Tempest. Ministers have been warned to keep a tight grip on the budget of the £12 billion Tempest jet fighter programme after problems with other international collaborations. The plane, due to enter service in 2035, is being developed with Italy and Japan under the global combat air programme (GCAP).

RAF Tempest fighter jet must stop rising costs and delays, MP

New research from Frubes has revealed UK children's travel wishlist for 2025

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Thomas Waddingham is reportedly a target for Pompey. He's been compared to a former Leeds United striker. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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