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Three dead in Moscow car explosion

Two traffic police officers and a civilian killed in a suspected explosive device attack in southern Moscow. Russian authorities are investigating the incident, which follows another fatal car bombing earlier this week.

Venezuela criminalises tanker seizures after US actions

Venezuela's parliament has fast-tracked a law imposing 20-year prison terms for tanker seizures, a direct response to recent US actions targeting its oil 'shadow fleet'. Read the latest on the escalating maritime standoff.

Trump Announces 'Trump-Class' Battleships for US Navy

President Trump has announced a new 'Golden Fleet' of 'Trump-class' battleships, claiming they will be 100 times more powerful than WWII vessels. The move aims to overhaul a fleet he has long criticised.

Top Russian General Killed in Suspected Car Bomb Attack

Lieutenant-General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior Russian military officer, has been killed in a suspected car bomb explosion in Moscow. The attack raises major security questions and fears of escalating covert warfare. Read the full report.

Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb

Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb in Moscow. Russian investigators are probing potential Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest details.

Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing

A senior Russian general was assassinated by a bomb planted under his car in Moscow. Investigators suggest Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest on this escalating conflict.

US intercepts third sanctioned tanker near Venezuela

The US Coast Guard pursues a third oil tanker in a week near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Maduro's regime and the illicit 'shadow fleet'. Read the latest on the escalating sanctions enforcement.

Ukraine hits Russian ship and oil rigs in Caspian Sea assault

Ukrainian forces launch a major maritime drone assault, striking a Russian patrol ship and Lukoil oil facilities in the Caspian Sea. The attack follows a hit on a 'shadow fleet' tanker and comes as Europe agrees a €90bn loan for Kyiv. Read the latest deve

Russian missile attack kills 7 near Odesa port

A Russian ballistic missile attack on port infrastructure near Odesa has killed seven people and injured 15, hours after Putin vowed retaliation for a Ukrainian drone strike on a 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Mediterranean. Read the latest developments.

Ukraine Drone Attack Hits Russian Tanker in Mediterranean

Ukrainian forces have targeted a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker with drones in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant geographical expansion of the conflict. This breaking news story details the latest maritime escalation.

Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Stranded Off Bulgaria

A sanctioned oil tanker, part of Russia's 'shadow fleet', is stranded off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast after a suspected Ukrainian drone attack. Crew evacuation efforts are underway. Read the latest.

Andreas Whittam Smith: The Independent's Principled Founder

Explore the legacy of Andreas Whittam Smith, the founding editor of The Independent, whose unwavering principles and unique leadership style defied commercial pressures and shaped British journalism. Discover his story now.

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