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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'.

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

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.

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

Cillian Murphy outstanding in ferocious reform school drama

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy gives a career-defining performance in 'Steve', a harrowing drama exposing Ireland's brutal reform school system. Director Alan Gilsenan's powerful film is a searing indictment of institutional abuse.

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.

CMAT Interview: Irish Singer's Creative Journey Revealed

Dive into an exclusive interview with rising Irish music sensation CMAT as she discusses her songwriting journey, creative influences, and the stories behind her acclaimed work in this captivating Guardian podcast episode.

UK & Norway Forge Anti-Sub Pact Against Russian Threat

In a landmark defence agreement, the UK and Norway have announced a new partnership to bolster anti-submarine warfare capabilities, directly responding to heightened Russian naval activity in the North Atlantic.

Starmer pledges UK-Norway warship alliance against Russia

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces plans for a major defence pact with Norway to jointly build new warships, signalling a decisive shift in UK security strategy to confront Russian aggression and secure northern waters.

Norway Signs £10bn Deal for UK-Built Warships

Norway has signed a monumental £10 billion defence agreement to acquire advanced anti-submarine warfare ships, all to be constructed in British shipyards, marking a significant boost for UK manufacturing and NATO defence capabilities.

Civilian Workers Indicted Over Pearl Harbour Fuel Leak

US Justice Department brings charges against two civilian operators for alleged negligence leading to a massive jet fuel leak from the World War II-era Red Hill facility, contaminating the water supply for 93,000 residents in Hawaii.

Sally Rooney voted UK's 'Irish Madonna' in Ipsos poll

Bestselling author Sally Rooney has been voted the most admired Irish person by the British public in a new Ipsos poll, earning her the title of a modern 'Irish Madonna' for her profound cultural influence.

Royal Navy's Fourth of July Thames Flotilla for US

The Royal Navy staged a dramatic boat parade on the River Thames to mark the Fourth of July, a gesture of UK-US solidarity. The event, featuring a flotilla of vessels, paid tribute to the special relationship between the two nations.

UK Sends HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier to Japan

Defence Secretary John Healey announces the deployment of the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, to Japan for a major strategic partnership, enhancing security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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