UK could seize Russian shadow fleet ships
British special forces may seize Russian shadow fleet tankers after ministers identify new legal grounds. This follows UK support for a US-led vessel capture, ramping up economic pressure on Putin.
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Trump announces 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran
President Trump imposes sweeping 25% tariff on all US business for nations trading with Iran, as Washington weighs response to major anti-government protests. Read the latest developments.
Trump's 25% Tariffs on Iran Partners Amid Crackdown
Donald Trump imposes immediate 25% tariffs on nations trading with Iran, as White House weighs military options over Tehran's violent protest crackdown that has killed at least 646 people. Read the latest.
UK Plans to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Ships
The UK government is exploring legal powers to allow British troops to seize sanctioned oil tankers, following a dramatic US-led operation in the Atlantic. Read more on the escalating crackdown.
UK rules out terror ban for Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says UK has used sanctions 'to the full extent', dismissing calls to proscribe Iran's IRGC as a terror group despite its brutal suppression of protests.
Russian 'Zombie' Oil Tanker Sails Through English Channel
A sanctioned Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker brazenly transits the Channel. The UK pledges heightened support for US-led operations to intercept vessels fuelling Putin's war. Read the latest.
Russian Tanker in Channel After Dramatic UK-US Raid
A Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, the Tavian, was tracked in the English Channel just hours after UK forces assisted in seizing another sanctions-busting vessel. Read the latest on the maritime security operation.
US-UK seize Russian tanker, two more head to Russia
The US and UK seized a Russian-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic. Now, two more sanctioned vessels are sailing towards Russia via the English Channel, raising questions about further seizures.
US-UK Seize Russian Tanker, Two More Approach
A Russian-linked oil tanker was seized by US forces with UK support. Now, two more sanctioned vessels are sailing towards Russia, raising questions about further maritime action. Read the latest developments.
UK backed US seizure of Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
A UK minister confirms the nation provided support for a US operation to capture a Russian tanker in the North Atlantic, calling it vital for national security. Read the full details.
UK backed US operation to seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
A UK minister confirms the nation supported a US-led seizure of a Russian tanker in the North Atlantic, calling it vital for national security and to curb sanctions evasion. Read the full details.
US seizes Russian tanker, escalating tensions with Putin
US and British forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic, accused of sanctions evasion. The move risks a major diplomatic clash with Moscow. Read the latest.
US seizes sanctioned oil tanker with British help
US forces, supported by the UK, have captured the blacklisted supertanker Marinera in the North Atlantic after a dramatic two-week pursuit. Read the full story on the sanctions-busting vessel.
Trump Backs Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers, Zelensky Sees War End
US President Donald Trump has approved a bill to sanction nations buying cheap Russian oil, as Ukraine's Zelensky says the war could end by mid-2026. UK MPs to vote on potential peacekeeping deployment.
UK Aids US in High-Seas Raid to Seize Rogue Tanker for Russia
British forces supported a US-led operation to intercept a sanctioned oil tanker heading for Russia. The dramatic raid in the North Atlantic involved RAF spy planes and Royal Navy ships. Read the full story.
US seizes sanctioned oil tanker Marinera with UK help
US forces, supported by the UK, seized the sanctioned oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic after a dramatic two-week pursuit. Russia condemns the action as 'piracy'. Read the full story.
Trump rewrites Jan 6 history; UK aids US tanker seizure
The White House publishes revisionist account of Capitol riot while UK forces assist in intercepting a sanctioned Russian tanker near Scotland. Read the latest developments.
UK role in US seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker
British RAF aircraft supported US forces seizing an empty Russian-flagged tanker in a move critics call a political farce. Analysis of the global energy sanctions showdown.
UK-US Seize Russian-Linked Tanker in North Atlantic
RAF and Royal Navy support US operation to capture the Marinera tanker, suspected of sanctions evasion. Defence Secretary Healey says action upholds international law. Full details.
Venezuela Targets Chinese Assets After Trump Sanctions
Venezuela's government, led by Nicolás Maduro, is seizing assets from Chinese companies in retaliation for US sanctions under Donald Trump. This analysis explores the geopolitical fallout and risks to global energy markets. Read the full report.
US Sanctions Iran and Venezuela Over Drone Trade
The US Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting Iran's drone and ballistic programmes, as President Trump warns of military action. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
Russia imports Michelin aviation tyres despite sanctions
Exclusive customs data reveals Russia continues to import Michelin aviation tyres, bypassing EU sanctions. Discover the supply chain loopholes enabling this trade.
Campaigner sanctioned by US urges MPs to rethink X use
Anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed, facing US deportation, says MPs must consider funding Elon Musk's platform. He claims his sanctions expose 'corrupting influence' of big tech.
China Sanctions US Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sale
Beijing imposes sanctions on Boeing and other US defence contractors after a historic $10bn weapons sale to Taiwan, escalating US-China tensions. Read the full analysis.
Trump Sanctions UK Campaigners in Free Speech Row
MPs accuse the Trump administration of 'bullying tactics' after US sanctions target British figures combating online hate. Read the latest on this diplomatic clash.
UK defends free speech after US sanctions ex-Labour adviser
The UK government has stated its commitment to free speech after the US barred Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, from entry. Discover the diplomatic fallout and reactions.
US Sanctions UK Anti-Disinformation Figures
The Trump administration imposes visa-related sanctions on two British campaigners, drawing accusations of undermining free speech from a senior Labour MP and European allies. Read the full story.
US Sanctions Two Britons, Sparking Diplomatic Row
The Trump administration sanctions two British activists, accusing them of suppressing US free speech. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey clashes with US officials, escalating a transatlantic dispute. Full details inside.
Ukraine's Fighting Spirit Demands Stronger Allied Response
Ukraine escalates long-range drone attacks as editorial argues Western allies must increase financial pressure to exhaust Putin's war machine. Exclusive interview with British fighter Aiden Aslin.
Bondi Hero Praised, EU Sanctions Russia, Global News
Father hails son as hero in Bondi Beach terror attack. EU targets Russian shadow fleet, China offers birth incentives, Airbnb fined, and MH370 payout. Read the full global briefing.
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