Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:12:49 GMT
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.
UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:09:36 GMT
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".
Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:11:30 GMT
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:08:20 GMT
Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?
What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:28:15 GMT
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:16 GMT
She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.
Prince George to attend Eton College from September
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:55:22 GMT
He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:57:00 GMT
ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".
Naomi Campbell blames lawyer for 'fraud and deception' at charity ban appeal
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:41:45 GMT
The supermodel is appealing the ban against her, telling an appeal tribunal that fake emails were used to misdirect funds.
Thames Water closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:25:59 GMT
The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
