A Russian frigate reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, prompting an investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred approximately 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight, with no reported injuries or damage to the yacht.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, approximately 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight. No damage or injuries were reported, and the yacht continued its journey. The incident is under investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence.
The 1991 Polish-German Treaty on Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, signed on June 17, 1991, marks 35 years on June 17, 2026. Celebrated as a 'foundation of the new order in Europe,' the treaty normalized relations after WWII, paving the way for Poland's EU and NATO accession. Despite historical tensions and ongoing debates over war reparations, current cooperation spans economic, cultural, and defense sectors, with a new defense agreement set to be signed.
Jessica Beckett, a Queensland woman, appeared in court in Western Australia over her alleged role in a plan to smuggle bikie Dylan Cvek to Indonesia. Her lawyer claims she was unaware of the smuggling aspect, believing she was paid $20,000 for a yacht delivery. She was denied bail.
Jessica Beckett, 45, was denied bail in a WA court after being charged with attempted people smuggling. She claims she was only paid $20,000 to sail a yacht to Indonesia and was unaware it was part of a plan to smuggle a fugitive bikie, Dylan Cvek.
British armed forces, including Royal Marines and NCA officials, intercepted the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel on Sunday. This marks the first operation to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Britain and called for further legislative steps.
British armed forces intercepted and boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, in the Channel on Sunday. The six-hour operation, led by the UK, involved Royal Marines and the National Crime Agency. The vessel, sailing under a Cameroonian flag, is being held off the Dorset coast.
The US has struck and disabled an unladen oil tanker sailing towards Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command (Centcom). A US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile into the engine room of the Botswana-flagged vessel after its crew ignored warnings.
France intercepted and diverted a Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic Ocean for allegedly flying a false flag and evading sanctions. President Macron stated the operation complied with maritime law, while Russia condemned it as illegal piracy.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Sports Minister Stefanie Drese is optimistic about Warnemünde's chances as an Olympic sailing venue after Hamburg's rejection of a bid. Drese believes Rostock-Warnemünde is the "secret winner" and is in promising talks with other potential German Olympic host regions.
The French Navy, with UK support, detained the Tagor oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean for sailing from Russia while under international sanctions. The captain is reportedly a Russian citizen, and the embassy in Paris is seeking information from French authorities.
France has detained a suspected Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic Ocean with help from the UK and other partners. The vessel was found to be flying a false Cameroonian flag and is subject to EU and US sanctions.
Eleven Australians detained by Israeli forces while sailing on a humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza have been deported. The activists were intercepted Monday and held in Israel before being flown to Istanbul. Their detention followed controversial actions by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Mikel Arteta's appointment as Arsenal manager in 2019 was a gamble, but backed by significant investment from the Kroenke family and his own determination, he has overseen a rebuild. Despite early struggles and player departures, Arsenal's trajectory has improved, culminating in major signings in 2023.
Over 87 participants of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have begun a hunger strike protesting their "illegal abduction" by Israeli forces, who intercepted the last vessel in international waters. Several countries denounced the actions as violations of international law.
Israeli forces fired on two vessels in an aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza, with organizers reporting shots fired and Israel stating only non-lethal means were used. The flotilla was intercepted, and 428 participants from over 40 countries were detained.
Israeli forces opened fire on an aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza, with organizers claiming shots were fired at two vessels. Israel stated no live ammunition was used and no casualties occurred, describing the use of non-lethal means as a warning after multiple warnings. The flotilla was intercepted, and 428 participants from over 40 countries were detained.
Israeli forces fired on two vessels in the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Israel stated no live ammunition was used and no casualties occurred. Organizers reported 428 participants from over 40 countries detained.
Australia launches its first challenge for the America's Cup in a quarter of a century, entering a team for the 38th edition of the historic sailing event in Naples, Italy, next year.
Updates on day four from the latest round of games Read the Spin | Mail Tanya or post BTLAn Australian prodigy? Excellent.A memorable three-wicket over from Naavya Sharma, sailing in from the Brian Statham end, whippy action and fast arm, knocked the beans out of Lancashire, who slumped to a high-drama six-wicket defeat against their promotion rivals Middlesex after being sent packing for 84. Continue reading...
Hamburg celebrated the 837th anniversary of its harbour with a maritime parade featuring around 250 ships, from historic sailing vessels to modern coast guard boats.
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
The European Central Bank chief says Europe "knows which port it is sailing to,” and it's not towards a euro stablecoin.
In the end, it was a rout, Aston Villa sailing into their first major European final since 1982. There were fist pumps from Prince William high in the Trinity Road Stand after Emiliano Buendía’s penalty approaching the hour put Villa in command of the tie and then pure delirium as John McGinn buried two near-identical first-time finishes inside five minutes to kill the game. In between serenading Unai Emery, who is hunting a record fifth Europa League title, and drinking in the celebrations, Villa supporters could think about booking flights to Istanbul, where Villa will face Freiburg in search of their first trophy since lifting the League Cup in 1996.For Nottingham Forest, probably safe in the Premier League, defeat extinguished Evangelos Marinakis’s hopes of silverware and represented a hard stop to their 10-game unbeaten run. Continue reading...
