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'Russia poses a direct threat to our nation': Warship fires warning shots in English Channel
A Russia warship fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel in an incident that has intensified national security concerns.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0100
A Russia warship fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel in an incident that has intensified national security concerns.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0100

Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has cancer.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:48:00 +0100
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has cancer.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:48:00 +0100

Body found in search for 23-year-old Briton who went missing in sea off Portugal
A body has been found after a British man went missing while swimming in the sea in Portugal last week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:40:00 +0100
A body has been found after a British man went missing while swimming in the sea in Portugal last week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:40:00 +0100

Brexit has damaged Britain and Farage knows it, claims minister
Brexit has damaged Britain's standing in the world, and its chief advocates no longer wish to talk about it, a senior minister will claim today.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:23:00 +0100
Brexit has damaged Britain's standing in the world, and its chief advocates no longer wish to talk about it, a senior minister will claim today.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:23:00 +0100

Three arrested after record-breaking 12-tonne cannabis haul seized
Border Force officers have seized a record 12-tonne shipment of cannabis worth £139m.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0100
Border Force officers have seized a record 12-tonne shipment of cannabis worth £139m.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0100

Boy accused of murdering girl, 9, said he had to get away from police, court told
A jury has heard how a teenage boy on trial for the murder of a nine-year-old girl in Somerset told a group of young people that he had to get away from "the police... everything".
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0100
A jury has heard how a teenage boy on trial for the murder of a nine-year-old girl in Somerset told a group of young people that he had to get away from "the police... everything".
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0100

Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel appears in court
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel, which was intercepted by British troops in the English Channel, has appeared in court charged with breaching sanctions.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0100
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel, which was intercepted by British troops in the English Channel, has appeared in court charged with breaching sanctions.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0100

Naomi Campbell asks for 'respect' at hearing to appeal her charity ban
Naomi Campbell says she had been "deceived" as she gave evidence to appeal a five-year ban on being a charity trustee.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0100
Naomi Campbell says she had been "deceived" as she gave evidence to appeal a five-year ban on being a charity trustee.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0100

Union seeks pension guarantees amid Thames Water crisis | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000