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French police use nets to stop Channel migrant boats

French police will deploy large nets to intercept small boats in the Channel, a controversial tactic warned could cause fatalities. Read the full report on the new UK-France migration strategy.

Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty

The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.

Care home wheelchair users perish in boat tragedy

Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.

Cape Cod Family Rescued After Boat Fire

A Massachusetts family's fishing trip turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire off Cape Cod, leaving them stranded in the Atlantic until a dramatic coastguard rescue.

Orcas Sink Tourist Boat in Terrifying Strait Attack

Dramatic footage captures the shocking moment a pod of orcas deliberately rams and sinks a 50-foot tourist vessel in the Gibraltar Strait, raising concerns about increasing marine encounters.

DRC Boat Disaster: 180+ Dead in Congo River Tragedy

A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.

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.

Bruges Tour Boat Crashes Into Low Bridge, Soaking Tourists

Shocking video captures the moment a Belgian canal boat in Bruges fails to clear a low bridge, sending panicked passengers diving for cover as the roof scrapes over their heads. The unexpected deluge turns a serene tour into a frantic scramble for safety.

Luxury yacht sinks minutes after launch; owner swims ashore

A brand new £425,000 luxury motor yacht, the 'Princess V55', catastrophically sank just minutes into its maiden voyage off the English coast. The owner and a crew member were forced to abandon ship and swim to safety as the vessel rapidly took on water an

69 Drown as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Mauritania Coast

At least 69 people have died and dozens are missing after a migrant boat bound for the Canary Islands capsized off the coast of Mauritania. Survivors recount a desperate struggle for survival in one of the deadliest migration routes in the world.

Clooney's The Boys in the Boat: A Stirring Underdog Saga

George Clooney delivers a classic, heartwarming underdog story with 'The Boys in the Boat.' Our review from the Venice Film Festival explores why this rowing drama is a crowd-pleasing, if conventional, return to form.

Olivia Attwood: Pete Wicks Is 'Exactly My Type'

Love Island star Olivia Attwood breaks her silence on those Pete Wicks romance rumours after they were spotted looking intimate at an Ibiza boat party. The reality TV favourite admits he's 'exactly her type' in an exclusive revelation.

George Clooney misses Venice event due to health issue

Hollywood A-lister George Clooney was a conspicuous no-show at the Venice Film Festival press conference for his new film, 'The Boys in the Boat'. Organisers revealed a sudden health issue forced the star to pull out, sparking concern amongst fans and med

Olivia Attwood & Pete Wicks' Wild Bikini Boat Party

Love Island's Olivia Attwood and TOWIE's Pete Wicks set tongues wagging as they enjoyed a raucous boat party in Ibiza, with Olivia showcasing her toned physique in a tiny black bikini. The reality stars were seen getting close, fuelling speculation about

Ancient 'Jesus Boat' Discovery Rewrites Biblical History

Groundbreaking archaeological discovery of a 2000-year-old 'Jesus Boat' from the Sea of Galilee provides astonishing physical evidence of daily life in the Biblical era. Experts reveal how this miraculous preservation rewrites our understanding of ancient

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