US seizes sanctioned oil tanker Marinera with UK help
US forces, supported by the UK, seized the sanctioned oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic after a dramatic two-week pursuit. Russia condemns the action as 'piracy'. Read the full story.
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Russian Submarine Escorts Shadow Fleet Tanker in Atlantic
Russia has reportedly dispatched a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being pursued by the US across the Atlantic, escalating tensions. Read the full story on the high-seas standoff.
Russian sub escorts 'shadow fleet' tanker in US pursuit
Russia has sent a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being chased by the US across the Atlantic. The vessel, near Iceland, is at the centre of a major diplomatic and military standoff. Read the full report.
RAF jets intercept Venezuelan tanker as US plans seizure
RAF fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Atlantic as the US prepared a dramatic mission to seize the vessel. Read the full story on the escalating international standoff.
RAF jets intercept tanker in Atlantic as US plans seizure
RAF fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Atlantic as the US prepared a dramatic mission to seize the vessel. Read the full story on the high-stakes maritime standoff.
Fleet Street Editor Bill Hagerty Dies Aged 86
Veteran journalist Bill Hagerty, a former Daily Mirror editor and staunch defender of press freedom, has passed away at 86. Read about his remarkable 70-year career.
Royal helicopters fly twice around the world in nine months
Buckingham Palace explains the Royal Family's extensive helicopter use, revealing 58,000 miles flown for duties. Discover the data and the defence. Read more.
Massive unregulated squid fishing fleet threatens ecosystem
A vast, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, plundering squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Action is urgently needed.
Four Dead in New Jersey Helicopter Crash
Four people were killed when a helicopter crashed in a New Jersey nature reserve on Christmas Eve. The victims have been identified as the pilot and three passengers.
Fatal Mid-Air Helicopter Crash in New Jersey
One pilot dead, another critically injured after two Enstrom helicopters collided mid-air near Hammonton Municipal Airport. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the tragic incident.
Ferry Chaos: 16,000+ Sailings Cancelled in Scotland
Official figures reveal over 16,000 ferry cancellations due to breakdowns, sparking accusations of 'chaos' for island communities. Read the full story on the SNP's ferry failures.
Five dead in Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter crash
A medical evacuation helicopter has crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people including two tourists, a doctor, a guide and the pilot. Read the latest breaking news.
Venezuela criminalises tanker seizures after US actions
Venezuela's parliament has fast-tracked a law imposing 20-year prison terms for tanker seizures, a direct response to recent US actions targeting its oil 'shadow fleet'. Read the latest on the escalating maritime standoff.
Trump announces new 'Trump-class' US Navy battleships
Donald Trump reveals plans for a new 'Trump-class' of US Navy warships, dubbed the 'Golden Fleet', promising vessels bigger and more powerful than any before. Read the full details.
Trump announces 'Trump-class' warships in US Navy overhaul
Donald Trump reveals a new 'Golden Fleet' of US Navy warships named after himself, while the administration recalls ambassadors and halts windfarm projects. Get the latest on Monday's key US political stories.
Trump Announces 'Trump-Class' Battleships for US Navy
President Trump has announced a new 'Golden Fleet' of 'Trump-class' battleships, claiming they will be 100 times more powerful than WWII vessels. The move aims to overhaul a fleet he has long criticised.
Trump Announces New 'Trump-Class' Warships for US Navy
Donald Trump announces a new class of 'Trump-class' US Navy warships, each costing $5bn, as part of a 'Golden Fleet' expansion. Read the full details on the military build-up.
US Coast Guard Pursues Second Sanctioned Venezuela Tanker
The US Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean, intensifying pressure on Venezuela's 'shadow fleet'. Read the latest on the escalating maritime enforcement.
US intercepts third sanctioned tanker near Venezuela
The US Coast Guard pursues a third oil tanker in a week near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Maduro's regime and the illicit 'shadow fleet'. Read the latest on the escalating sanctions enforcement.
Explosive 60% Rise in Sanctions-Busting 'Shadow Fleet'
A massive 'shadow fleet' of tankers is evading Russian oil sanctions, posing huge environmental and security risks. Experts warn of a potential catastrophe. Read the full investigation.
Ukraine hits Russian ship and oil rigs in Caspian Sea assault
Ukrainian forces launch a major maritime drone assault, striking a Russian patrol ship and Lukoil oil facilities in the Caspian Sea. The attack follows a hit on a 'shadow fleet' tanker and comes as Europe agrees a €90bn loan for Kyiv. Read the latest deve
Putin General Averyanov Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack
General Andrey Averyanov, the GRU officer behind the Salisbury poisonings, was reportedly eliminated in a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian shadow fleet tanker. Read the full report.
Russian missile attack kills 7 near Odesa port
A Russian ballistic missile attack on port infrastructure near Odesa has killed seven people and injured 15, hours after Putin vowed retaliation for a Ukrainian drone strike on a 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Mediterranean. Read the latest developments.
Ukraine attacks Russian shadow tanker off Libyan coast
Ukraine targets a Russian sanctions-evading oil tanker with drones near Libya, marking a major escalation in the maritime conflict. Read the full report on the strike's implications.
Ukraine Drone Attack Hits Russian Tanker in Mediterranean
Ukrainian forces have targeted a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker with drones in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant geographical expansion of the conflict. This breaking news story details the latest maritime escalation.
Oil tankers divert after Trump's Venezuela blockade threat
President Trump's threat of a 'total blockade' on sanctioned oil tankers heading to Venezuela is disrupting global energy flows, forcing vessels to change course. Read the latest maritime intelligence.
Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Stranded Off Bulgaria
A sanctioned oil tanker, part of Russia's 'shadow fleet', is stranded off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast after a suspected Ukrainian drone attack. Crew evacuation efforts are underway. Read the latest.
Zipcar to close UK operations, ending London car-sharing
Zipcar is shutting its UK business, removing its fleet from London streets. The move disrupts community groups and raises questions about the future of car-sharing in Britain.
Pilot took cocaine before Sea World helicopter crash, inquest told
A pilot in Australia's Sea World helicopter crash was seen using cocaine at a party the night before the disaster, a coroner has heard. Four people died in the mid-air collision. Read the latest from the inquest.
Andreas Whittam Smith: The Independent's Principled Founder
Explore the legacy of Andreas Whittam Smith, the founding editor of The Independent, whose unwavering principles and unique leadership style defied commercial pressures and shaped British journalism. Discover his story now.
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