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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.

Starmer sets out Greenland stance in call with Trump

PM Keir Starmer outlined the UK's position on Greenland's sovereignty in a call with Donald Trump, also discussing Ukraine, Venezuela, and a seized oil tanker. Read the full diplomatic breakdown.

New Powers to Seize Phones from Channel Migrants

UK authorities can now confiscate mobile phones from small boat arrivals without arrest. The move aims to dismantle smuggling networks as Channel crossings hit 41,472 in 2025. Read the full story.

New phone seizure powers for UK border officials start

From Monday, UK border officials can seize phones from small boat arrivals to combat people smuggling gangs. The new legal powers aim to save lives and disrupt trafficking networks. Read the full update.

Brits arrested in Mauritius with £3m cannabis haul

A British mother and her accomplice are in custody after a failed attempt to smuggle £3 million of cannabis into Mauritius. Read the full details of the airport interception and subsequent arrests.

Russian guards cross into Estonia on hovercraft

Estonia accuses Russian border guards of illegally crossing NATO territory via the Narva River. The incident raises tensions amid warnings of Russian aggression in Europe. Read the full report.

5 Killed in Afghan-Pakistan Border Exchange of Fire

An overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border has killed five Afghan civilians and wounded eight, officials confirm. The clash breaches a Qatar-mediated ceasefire. Read the latest.

Lithuania reopens Belarus border crossings

Lithuania reopens two key border crossings with Belarus after a closure sparked by smuggling balloons. The move aims to free stranded trucks, but Vilnius warns the border could shut again. Read the latest.

New Contactless Tech Cuts UK Airport Queues

A major passport control change using facial recognition is set to reduce long airport queues for British passengers. Discover how this innovation speeds up border control.

Belarus threatens to seize 1,200 Lithuanian trucks

Belarus's authoritarian leader threatens to confiscate over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks stranded by a closed border, escalating tensions with the NATO member. Read the latest on this diplomatic crisis.

US-Mexico Border Wall: A Visual Documentary

Stunning photographic essay reveals the stark reality of America's border landscape, capturing the human stories and physical barriers shaping one of the world's most controversial frontiers.

£2M gold and jewellery seized at Manchester Airport

Customs officials at Manchester Airport have intercepted a massive smuggling operation, confiscating gold bars and luxury jewellery worth approximately £2 million from passengers arriving from Dubai.

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