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- Today30 min
Reports of Russian shots fired at UK-registered yacht in the Channel
The Ministry of Defence is investigating after a UK-registered yacht said a Russian warship fired warning shots near it in the Channel this morning. The incident is believed to have involved the Russian frigate -- Admiral Grigorovich -- and took place between the Isle of Wight and Normandy, outside UK territorial waters. Also: President Trump has delivered a rare public rebuke of Israel at the G7 summit of the world's biggest advanced economies in France. And: In tennis, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, Serena Williams and her sister, Venus, will return to Wimbledon after being handed a wildcard to compete in the women's doubles.
- Yesterday30 min
Sir Keir Starmer has announced under-16s will be banned from social media
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that by next Spring, under-16s in the UK will be banned from social media. The landmark move will affect platforms including Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok - but not messaging services such as WhatsApp. Also: President Trump says the details of a blueprint for peace negotiations between the US and Iran will be published "pretty soon". And: The BBC has found evidence that Russia was behind arson attacks on a car and house linked to Sir Keir Starmer.
- 2 days ago16 min
Royal Marines board Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in English Channel
Sir Keir Starmer says Russia has been dealt a 'blow' by British forces intercepting one of President Putin's sanctioned 'shadow fleet' oil tankers in the Channel. Helicopters and Royal Navy frigates were involved in the operation early this morning. Also: Israel has carried out fresh strikes on a suburb of Beirut -- after President Trump said a deal to end the fighting between the US and Iran was scheduled to be signed today. And: Lewis Hamilton wins his first Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver.
- 3 days ago16 min
Scotland prepares for World Cup
Scotland prepare for their opening world cup match, as the team returns to the tournament after 28 years.
- 4 days ago30 min
Art Legend David Hockney Dies
The King and Queen have led the tributes to David Hockney - one of the most influential British artists of the past century - who's died at the age of 88. His large canvases, featuring boldly colourful landscapes and portraits, such as The Big Splash, hang in some of the most prestigious galleries in the world. In other news: SpaceX has officially started trading on the open stock market; and the prime minister has insisted that defence and security are his number one priorities for the country - despite the resignations yesterday of his defence secretary, John Healey, and armed forces minister, Al Carns, over the government's new defence investment plan.
- 5 days ago30 min
Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns
The defence secretary, John Healey, said he had "no option" but to resign over the financial settlement for the government's defence investment plan. In a letter to the Prime Minister he said that the Treasury had been "unwilling" and that Sir Keir Starmer was "unable" to provide the necessary resources to keep the country safe. In other news: for the first time, the government has published the number of NHS patients in England receiving care outside formal treatment areas; and the 2026 World Cup is due to get under way.
- 6 days ago30 min
The family of the victim of Monday's stabbing in Belfast speak out following unrest
A court has heard that Stephen Ogilvy has lost his left eye, his right eye is damaged, and he has neck and back injuries. The suspect, Hadi Alodid, has been charged with attempted murder. Also: President Trump threatens to hit Iran 'hard'. And: England's cricket captain, Ben Stokes, has been left out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand.
- 1 weeks ago30 min
The Prime Minister condemns a stabbing in Belfast as 'horrific'
Police say the suspect is a refugee from Sudan, in his thirties. Also: President Trump says the US must respond after Iran shot down an American helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. And: NASA names the four astronauts who will take part in the Artemis Three mission.
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