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Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in ChannelTue 16th Jun 2026 17:38 BST
Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel

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 warnsTue 16th Jun 2026 15:04 BST
UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer saysTue 16th Jun 2026 17:23 BST
UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says

The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway.

Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue dealTue 16th Jun 2026 13:25 BST
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

NHS report told of maternity problems before inquiryTue 16th Jun 2026 06:14 BST
NHS report told of maternity problems before inquiry

A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review.

Donaldson sex abuse allegations cannot be 'brushed under the carpet any longer', jury told Tue 16th Jun 2026 17:05 BST
Donaldson sex abuse allegations cannot be 'brushed under the carpet any longer', jury told

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

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