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Russian warship fires warning shot at UK-registered yacht that came near it in English Channel
The incident is the latest sign of rising tensions between the UK and Russia
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Ukraine back in favour? At G7, Trump threatens return of Russia oil sanctions
Before he left Washington, there were reports Volodymyr Zelenskiy wasn't even on Donald Trump's G7 bilateral meeting list, but in …
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Russian warship fires warning shots at UK-flagged yacht in the English Channel
The British military said it is investigating after a Russian warship fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English …
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The Guardian view on defending Europe in a new era: collaboration is the key | Editorial
The recent abandonment of plans for a Franco-German fighter jet sent a disastrous signal. Strategic autonomy will be jointly achie…
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Why did a Russian frigate fire warning shots and what can the UK do about it?
Russia may have violated UN convention on the law of the sea but says it took ‘all measures to prevent the incident’ The Ministry …
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Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit
British prime minister was left making small talk unsure if a meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy was going ahead The wait for Keir S…
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EU health chief to probe effects of Trump’s drug pricing push
The EU health ministers have tasked the European Health Commissioner to assess the impact of the US’ most-favourite-nation policy …
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Super powers in the 21st century 'often not able' to defeat smaller powers
Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Peter Zamaya, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. His central argument is that…
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Church of Sweden launches inquiry into PM's wife over unspecified ethical concerns
The Lutheran Church of Sweden, which has some 5.4 million members in a country of 10.6 million, formally separated from the Swedis…
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France to ditch Palantir’s AI data tools in favour of domestic provider
Move to ChapsVision is to avoid ‘strategic dependencies’, says PM amid concern about reliance on US-controlled tools France’s dome…
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EU and UK announce summit to discuss ‘reset’ in post-Brexit relations
The meeting has been delayed due to resistance over details of the youth mobility scheme allowing under-30s freedom to work and st…
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Doctor accused of disturbing medical experiments after 34 foetuses found buried in back garden
Construction workers made the gruesome discovery after digging up part of a property the medical pathologist used to live in
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UK lions predict England's World Cup fate
Lionesses and lions at a UK sanctuary were given World Cup-themed boxes to choose from, with keepers treating their picks as playf…
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Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics
World leaders at the G7 summit are discussing global issues, but hot mics have revealed lighter conversations too
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The scramble to convince Trump to back Ukraine - The Latest
Donald Trump has urged Russia to ‘make a deal’ with Ukraine as the leaders of G7 countries meet on Tuesday and try to put the conf…
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MoD investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in Channel
A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.
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Trump ballroom cost soars to €516m with half coming from taxpayers, US media say
The project began last year when Trump, with little warning and without consulting Congress, tore down the entire historic East Wi…
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Tracking chips for palm trees: Seville acts after theft of ten specimens
The measure, described by the city council as the first of its kind in Spain, comes after a spate of thefts of ornamental palm tre…
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EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget
EU lawmakers called the document “insufficient” and criticised proposed spending cuts of €32.8 billion. Because the budget require…
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Failed joint jet project highlights Europe's defense dilemma
The collapse of a Franco-German fighter jet project and a faltering joint battle tank program show how national industrial interes…
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Latest news bulletin | June 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, B…
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European parliament finally approves Trump tariff deal
MEPs agree to implement deal almost 12 months after it was proposed and just days before deadline of US threat to raise tariffs Th…
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Trump looks awkward in bizarre aerial photo of grinning G7 world leaders
The drone-style shot was shared by the French hosts of the event with a cheery caption, despite the heavyweight issues under discu…
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Russian warship fired 'warning shots' at yacht in Channel, UK defence source says
The incident reportedly happened at 11:40 am on Tuesday between the Isle of Wight and Normandy.