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Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy

Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

How Ireland's Tiny Navy Fuels UK's Cocaine Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how South American cartels exploit Ireland's minimal naval presence, with just eight ships, to flood Britain with cocaine via a new 'Atlantic Route'.

France Burns: Macron's Reforms Spark Nationwide Fury

France descends into chaos as President Macron's controversial reforms trigger violent nationwide protests. Cities burn, infrastructure is crippled, and the nation faces a severe political crisis. In-depth analysis of the unrest and its implications.

Macron Appoints Fourth French PM in a Year

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister, just 24 hours after his predecessor lost a confidence vote. This marks the country's fourth head of government in a single year, signalling deep i

UK's HMS Prince of Wales Leads Naval Drills with South Korea

In a powerful demonstration of Global Britain, the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales conducts joint exercises with South Korean forces in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring the UK's commitment to regional security and its strategic tilt towards the re

Macron in Peril: Faces Impeachment Calls as France Spirals

France is gripped by political turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron faces calls to resign or be impeached following his Prime Minister's shock exit. The nation braces for nationwide strikes and fears of a new 'insurrection'.

Chinese 'Kamikaze' Drone Hits Taiwanese Ship in Strait

Exclusive: A suspected Chinese maritime drone collided with a Taiwanese commercial vessel in the Taiwan Strait, escalating military tensions. The incident, captured on video, raises fears of a new era of asymmetric warfare.

French PM Faces Make-or-Break Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a critical vote of confidence in the National Assembly, a pivotal moment that could reshape President Macron's government and its reform agenda.

Chinese Warship Confronts Australian Frigate in Tense Standoff

A dangerous confrontation unfolded in the Taiwan Strait as a Chinese naval vessel challenged the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Brisbane, highlighting escalating tensions in contested waters. The incident raises serious concerns about freedom of navigation

Macron's risky gamble could hand France to Le Pen

President Macron's controversial pact with centrist François Bayrou is fracturing his own coalition and risks propelling Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally to power, in a high-stakes political miscalculation that threatens the very foundations of th

Lyon Crowned Europe's Ultimate Foodie Paradise

Discover why Lyon, France's culinary capital, is dethroning global favourites to claim the title of Europe's best city for food lovers, from its legendary bouchons to its vibrant food markets.

Venezuela Sends Fighter Jets to Intercept US Navy Destroyer

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered fighter jets and naval assets to intercept and escort the US Navy destroyer USS Lassen out of what Caracas claims are its territorial waters, escalating tensions in a major diplomatic confrontation.

US missile strike sinks Venezuelan 'narco sub'

The US military has conducted a high-seas missile strike, sinking a semi-submersible vessel linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking in a major counter-narcotics operation.

Russia's Nuclear Sub Sparks WW3 Fears Off UK Coast

Tensions reach boiling point as a Russian nuclear submarine, capable of triggering radioactive tsunamis, is tracked off the UK coast in what experts call the most perilous underwater game of cat-and-mouse in decades.

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