The US disabled an unladen oil tanker with Hellfire missiles in the Strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, while strikes hit Tehran for the first time. Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain and Kuwait, and oil prices rose above $85 a ba
The Royal Netherlands Navy is testing uncrewed systems like drones and autonomous vessels to transform sea defences, aiming to keep personnel out of danger zones and lead global military tech.
Jane and Alan Kelvey, a British couple, recount their close encounter with a Russian warship in the English Channel, rejecting claims of fault and criticizing 'armchair sailors'.
A partial solar eclipse on August 12 will obscure up to 94% of the sun in parts of Wales, the deepest eclipse visible from the UK since 1999.
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A US Navy Blue Angels jet flew extremely low over Pensacola Beach, Florida, sending deckchairs and umbrellas flying. The military is reviewing the incident.
Travellers to Mexico are warned not to pack vapes or e-cigarettes. Mexican customs will confiscate them, and offenders risk fines of up to 3,000 pesos (£150) or detention under strict public health laws.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake near Fiordland National Park prompts immediate tsunami evacuation orders for South Island's west coast from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point.
More than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared dead after two boats capsized in the Bay of Bengal. The vessels left Myanmar's Rakhine state in late June, carrying mostly Rohingya passengers, including some from Bangladeshi refugee camps.
New air quality maps show that all areas of Greater Manchester have at least moderate air quality due to ongoing moor fires, with Ashton-under-Lyne AQI at 132, unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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The US launched strikes on Iran after attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned of crippling strikes unless Iran backs down, as kamikaze drones targeted naval facilities.
Army veteran Craig Wiltshire, 50, recounts battling 12ft waves and riptide currents to rescue a boy at Seaton Carew beach, where two men tragically died.
A 20-year-old hillwalker was airlifted to hospital after falling while fleeing a snake in Glen Tilt, Perthshire. Coastguard helicopter rescued him from remote hillside.
The US military used kamikaze drones to strike Iranian naval facilities for the first time, targeting a submarine and ship maintenance base at Bandar Abbas with three Corsair unmanned surface vessels.
Ukraine's drone teams have targeted 20 Russian ships overnight, bringing the total to 136 attacks in nine days, disrupting Kerch Strait traffic and isolating Crimea.
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Thousands of giant lion's mane jellyfish with tentacles up to 120ft have invaded New England beaches. Experts warn that even dead tentacles can still sting, causing severe pain.
Labour's voluntary social media curfew for 16-17 year olds, announced by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, faces criticism as ineffective, with Conservatives calling it a 'dog's dinner'.
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Air quality across almost all of Greater Manchester has deteriorated to moderate or unhealthy levels due to ongoing moorland fires, with Stockport hardest hit at an AQI of 195.
FIFA has introduced 13 new regulations at World Cup 2026, including mandatory hydration breaks, stricter time-wasting measures, expanded VAR scope, and red cards for mouth-covering. England face Argentina in the semi-finals.
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All Brits in Australia are advised that phones, smart watches, and tablets will simultaneously receive a test of the new AusAlert emergency warning system on July 27, 2026.
France coach Didier Deschamps was restrained by the fourth official after a dangerous free-kick was bizarrely overturned by VAR, sparking accusations that the technology is 'making up rules' at the World Cup.
World Cup fans were left gobsmacked when VAR overturned a free-kick decision during Spain vs France, seemingly breaking FIFA's own rules on VAR usage.
NATO scrambled fighter jets after a Russian Il-20 spy plane was detected over the Baltic Sea without a flight plan and with its transponder turned off, Polish armed forces confirmed.
The US launched strikes on Iran for a third day, hitting port cities, while Iran retaliated with attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, and two tankers. Trump threatens tolls on Strait of Hormuz.
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NATO scrambled fighter jets to intercept a Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea, reaffirming its commitment to protect allied airspace amid heightened tensions.
England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on July 15 could be delayed by thunderstorms in Atlanta. Kick-off is at 8pm BST (3pm local). Lightning rules may halt play.
A rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will see up to 90% of the sun blocked in the UK, while parts of Europe experience complete darkness. First visible from Europe since 1999.
Two people were taken to hospital after RNLI crews rescued four struggling swimmers at Crimdon Dene, a day after two men drowned at nearby Seaton Carew.
Non-safety matches, costing as little as 60p, are banned in hand luggage and checked bags on flights with Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, and others due to fire risk.
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Monty Don reveals how his golden retriever Ned is coping with the UK heatwave, showing him drinking bathwater; fans express sympathy and offer tips.
