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Stories for May 5th 2022

  • Thursday, May 5th 2022 - 09:45 UTC

    HMS Sheffield Memorial unveiled at National Memorial Arboretum

    HMS Sheffield sank six days after the attack, becoming the first Royal Navy ship to be lost in action since the Second World War.

    Survivors, the families of those lost and VIPs have gathered 40 years to the day since HMS Sheffield was struck by an Exocet missile during the Falklands War on 4th May 1982. They watched as a new memorial - dedicated to those killed in the attack - was unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

  • Thursday, May 5th 2022 - 09:45 UTC

    Lord Mayor of the City of London on official visit to Chile

    Keaveny held discussions in open banking regulation, sharing practices on how the UK experience can help create a dynamic yet secure ecosystem in Chile.

    As the highest representative of London’s financial district, Lord Mayor of the City of London Vincent Keaveny spent two days this week in Santiago, where he met with government officials, financial associations and representatives of the Chilean business world, with the aim of strengthening trade links between the City of London and Chile.

  • Thursday, May 5th 2022 - 09:41 UTC

    Maradona's iconic shirt sold to last-minute bidder for £ 7,142,500

    There were two jerseys that day; the one Sotheby's had was from the goalless first half, Maradona's family argues

    The Argentine national team jersey worn by Diego Maradona against England in the 1986 Mexico football World Cup finals has been auctioned off Wednesday for £ 7,142,500 after nearly ten bids.

  • Thursday, May 5th 2022 - 09:34 UTC

    Britannia Royal Naval College has a new Commanding Officer, Captain Sarah Oakley

    Captain Sarah Oakley, who also served as commander of the former Falklands' patrol HMS Clyde, formally took charge of Britannia Royal Naval College from Captain Roger Readwin

    The home of the Royal Navy Officer Corps has a new Commanding Officer providing tomorrow’s Fleet with the leaders it needs. Captain Sarah Oakley, who also served as commander of the former Falklands' patrol HMS Clyde, formally took charge of Britannia Royal Naval College from Captain Roger Readwin in a handover ceremony. Captain Readwin reflected on his two and a half years at the helm of one of the most prestigious training establishments in the world.

  • Thursday, May 5th 2022 - 09:32 UTC

    Argentine Air Force picks new helicopter model for purchase

    The Lamas will keep flying until the new units are delivered, Isaac explained

    Argentina's Air Force Chief Brigadier General Xavier Isaac has confirmed Bell 407 helicopters had been chosen as replacements for the aging Lamas, according to a report published by the Pucará.org website.

  • Thursday, May 5th 2022 - 09:15 UTC

    Meme girl dies aged 16

    Posey, just five years old, made a sly and funny gesture that went viral and circulates in memes and GIFs to this day

    The girl whose gesture has gone viral in the digital era through a GIF and a sticker has committed suicide, it was reported. Kailia Posey was 16.

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