Goodwin Sands: Kent's Shifting Ship Graveyard
The treacherous Goodwin Sands off Deal, Kent, have claimed 2,000 vessels. Discover how shifting sandbanks and modern sonar mapping impact Dover Strait shipping lanes.
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Shifting Goodwin Sands: A 2,000-Ship Graveyard
The treacherous Goodwin Sands sandbanks off Deal, Kent, have claimed 2,000 vessels. Discover how modern sonar now tracks their deadly migration. Read the full story.
Gibraltar tunnel plan gets boost as study finds it viable
A colossal underwater railway tunnel linking Spain and Morocco moves closer to reality after a new study confirms its technical feasibility. Could this £7.4bn megaproject transform travel between Europe and Africa? Read the latest.
Spain advances £7.4bn Gibraltar Strait tunnel plan
Spain commissions blueprints for a £7.4bn railway tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar after a study confirms technical viability. The project could connect continents by 2040.
Spain advances plans for £7.4bn Europe-Africa tunnel
A major underwater rail link between Spain and Morocco is a step closer after a feasibility study declared it viable. Read the latest on this ambitious £7.4bn project.
Trump Unfazed by China's Military Drills Near Taiwan
Former President Donald Trump says he is 'not worried' about China's live-fire military exercises near Taiwan, calling the situation 'under control'. Read the full analysis of the escalating tensions.
China stages military drills around Taiwan
The Chinese military has dispatched air, naval, and rocket forces for joint drills near Taiwan, warning against 'external interference' following recent tensions with Japan. Read the latest analysis.
Taiwan's 'Ferryman' Returns War Dead to China
For 23 years, Liu De-wen has helped hundreds of Taiwanese veterans' ashes return to mainland China, navigating grief, history, and cross-strait politics. Discover his unique mission.
Italy's £11.7bn Bridge Plan for Sicily Faces New Hurdle
Italy's ambitious plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland, faces a court setback. The £11.7bn project could cut UK tourist journeys to just 10 minutes. Read the latest.
Heavy rain turns sea blood-red at Iran's Hormuz Island
Torrential rain on Iran's Hormuz Island has washed iron-rich red soil into the sea, creating a dramatic crimson spectacle. Discover the science and tourism impact of this unique event.
World's Longest Underwater Tunnel Approved in China
China greenlights the world's longest underwater tunnel, a 76-mile high-speed rail link that will cut travel between Dalian and Yantai from 6 hours to 40 minutes. Discover the engineering marvel's impact.
Iran's 'Blood Red Sea' Sparks Biblical Plague Fears
Stunning footage shows Iran's Persian Gulf turn crimson after rainfall. Discover the natural phenomenon behind the 'End Times' spectacle and its impact on the region.
Rain paints Iranian beach a dramatic red
Heavy rainfall on Iran's Hormuz Island transformed its famous Red Beach into a stunning crimson scene this week. Discover the science behind this natural phenomenon and why it draws global attention.
Rain Turns Iranian Beach into Striking Red Spectacle
Heavy rainfall on Hormuz Island created a stunning natural phenomenon, washing red soil into the sea. Watch the video of this incredible transformation.
Persian Gulf turns blood red near Iran's Hormuz Island
Heavy rain on Iran's Hormuz Island washed iron-rich red soil into the sea, turning the Persian Gulf crimson. The eerie phenomenon has drawn comparisons to biblical 'End Time' prophecies. Discover the science behind the spectacle.
Brexit devastates Menai Strait mussel exports to EU
Shellfish exports from Wales' Menai Strait have collapsed from 10,000 tonnes to just 5 tonnes annually post-Brexit. Local fishers hope new EU trade talks could revive the industry.
27-Year Global Walker Names Two Scariest Places
After 27 years walking the globe, ex-paratrooper Karl Bushby reveals the two most terrifying locations he encountered. Discover the dangers of the Darién Gap and the Bering Strait.
China accuses Japan of Taiwan intervention threat at UN
Beijing escalates diplomatic row with Tokyo to United Nations level, accusing Japan of threatening armed intervention over Taiwan. Read the latest developments.
Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirms seizure of a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker carrying unauthorised cargo. The incident escalates tensions in a vital global oil shipping route. Read the full report.
Taiwan opposition seeks China peace talks amid invasion fears
Taiwan's main opposition party is pushing for renewed dialogue with China as concerns grow over potential military action, with senior official Cheng Li-wun warning that 'time is running out' for peaceful resolution.
Taiwan's 'Kamikaze' Drones Reshape China Defence Strategy
Exclusive analysis reveals how Taiwan's asymmetric warfare strategy using advanced drone technology is creating a formidable deterrent against potential Chinese invasion, changing the military balance in the Asia-Pacific.
China warns US over Taiwan arms sales
China's Ministry of State Security accuses US of 'playing with fire' through latest military support for Taiwan, escalating tensions in strategic strait.
Taipei Mayor visits Shanghai amid China tensions
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wai-an makes controversial Shanghai visit for Taiwan-Friendly Cities event, as Beijing intensifies pressure on Taiwan's international engagements.
Taiwan bans officials from Chinese 'retrocession' events
Taiwan's government has prohibited all officials from participating in events marking the 'retrocession' of Taiwan to China, escalating tensions in cross-strait relations and reinforcing Taiwan's separate governance stance.
Taiwan bans all official contact with China
Taiwan implements sweeping ban on officials engaging with Chinese counterparts, marking significant deterioration in cross-strait relations and challenging Beijing's sovereignty claims.
Bad Bunny & George Strait Set for NFL Music Events
Global music sensation Bad Bunny is reportedly confirmed for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, while country music icon George Strait will perform at the NFL's kickoff event in a star-studded double-header.
Fisherman killed in Queensland shark attack
A 59-year-old fisherman has died after a devastating shark attack in Far North Queensland waters, marking the region's first fatal shark encounter in years. Emergency services recovered the man's body near Papua New Guinea border.
China offers bounties for Taiwanese military personnel
China intensifies psychological warfare against Taiwan with unprecedented bounty programme targeting military personnel, escalating cross-strait tensions.
Taiwan rejects Iron Dome missile defence system
Taiwan's defence ministry dismisses proposals for an Israeli-inspired missile shield, citing geographical differences and favouring asymmetric warfare strategies against potential Chinese aggression.
Taiwan's economic defiance against Chinese pressure
Amidst growing military tensions with China, Taiwan demonstrates remarkable economic strength with projected GDP growth of 3.5%, challenging Beijing's dominance claims.
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