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'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warshipWed 17th Jun 2026 01:25 BST
'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship

The retired couple told BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired.

Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens sayWed 17th Jun 2026 00:23 BST
Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens say

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?

Streeting would 'be prepared' to trigger leadership contest as early as next weekWed 17th Jun 2026 02:43 BST
Streeting would 'be prepared' to trigger leadership contest as early as next week

But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”.

Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in RussiaWed 17th Jun 2026 00:05 BST
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia

Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warnsTue 16th Jun 2026 18:09 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.

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