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Orca attack sinks yacht, family of five rescued

A British family's holiday turned to terror when orcas attacked and sank their yacht, leading to a dramatic sea rescue of three children and their parents in Portuguese waters.

US Navy ship fires on Venezuelan fishing boat, kills crew

A US Navy destroyer has opened fire on a Venezuelan fishing boat in the Caribbean, leaving multiple crew members dead or missing. The incident threatens to escalate tensions between Washington and Caracas amid ongoing regional disputes.

France intercepts Russian oil tanker near Calais

French authorities have dramatically seized a Russian-linked oil tanker near Calais in a significant escalation of EU sanctions against Moscow. The vessel, suspected of violating embargo measures, was prevented from departing amid growing Western pressure

French troops storm Russian shadow fleet tanker in drone probe

In a stunning escalation of maritime tensions, French special forces have boarded a Russian-operated oil tanker suspected of involvement in covert underwater drone operations near Danish waters. The dramatic intervention occurred as Western intelligence a

Dutch warship stops Houthi Red Sea attack

In a dramatic escalation, a Netherlands naval frigate successfully intercepted multiple Houthi drones and missiles targeting commercial shipping lanes, as regional conflict spreads.

Russia's Oil Tankers Fuel Secret Drone War Programme

Exclusive investigation reveals Russia is using a shadow fleet of oil tankers to covertly supply components for military drones, bypassing international sanctions and escalating security concerns across Europe.

Inside The Oceanic Narco-Subs Smuggling Cocaine

An exclusive look into the clandestine world of drug-running submarines, the engineering ingenuity behind them, and the global hunt to stop these underwater narcotics pipelines.

US Navy Warship's Secret Messaging Flaw Exposed

Exclusive: A US Navy vessel's communication system was compromised for hours, broadcasting its position across the Atlantic due to a legacy AIS vulnerability, raising major security concerns.

Houthis Claim Drone Strike on Ship in Aden

Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated their campaign in the Red Sea, claiming a sophisticated drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden they allege is linked to Israel. The strike marks a significant intensification of the conflict's maritime

Hundreds of 'Shadow' Tankers Exposed in Baltic Sea

A major investigation reveals a clandestine fleet of over 600 tankers is operating in the Baltic Sea, using opaque ownership and dubious insurance to transport Russian oil, raising serious environmental and security risks for the region.

Venezuelan Gang's Florida Smuggling Plot Foiled

US authorities intercept a major human smuggling operation off the Florida coast, linking the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to a failed boat strike. The incident raises alarms over the cartel's expanding international reach and evolving tactics.

Greta Thunberg's former yacht hit in Black Sea drone strike

Exclusive report: A UK-registered sailing vessel, previously used by climate activist Greta Thunberg, has reportedly been damaged in a suspected drone attack in the Black Sea. The incident raises serious questions about maritime security and the targeting

Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters

The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.

Iran Seizes Israeli-Linked Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard Corps commandeers the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions linked to the Gaza conflict. The container ship is reportedly associated with Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.

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