UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.
Brazilian health authorities are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, officials said, sparking further concern of the deadly virus outbreak in central Africa spreading abroad. A 37-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the outbreak has been concentrated, “exhibited symptoms such as fever, meeting…
Officials running the coal mine have been detained, according to state media. The cause of the gas explosion has not yet been revealed, but state media reported that the levels of carbon monoxide – a highly toxic, odourless gas – in the mine were found to have “exceeded limits”.
Police in Northern Ireland on Sunday declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station. Homes in the vicinity have been evacuated and members of the public are advised to avoid the area, the Police Service of Northern Ireland…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement released delayed reports Friday detailing the deaths of four detainees earlier this year after the agency failed to meet a 90-day deadline required by Congress. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The newly released reports detail the deaths of Victor Manuel Diaz,…
Ms Edwin said that African heads of state and government recognised Kaseya for the achievement and leadership in advancing health security across Africa. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says it has achieved 95 per cent budget utilisation and expanded its grant portfolio to $463 million under its Director-General, Jean Kaseya….
Apple’s long-rumoured entry into the foldable smartphone market is facing renewed scrutiny as conflicting reports emerge regarding its development timeline. While some sources suggest engineering hurdles could push the launch back, others maintain that the device remains on track for a late 2026 debut. Read: ShopriteX debuts Pixie, an AI assistant for Sixty60 According to…
The BBC’s senior international correspondent Orla Guerin has travelled to the edge of the Strait of Hormuz in Oman, which Iran has put a stranglehold on since the war broke out. The critical artery is normally used for 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas. By leaving ships stranded in the waterway, Iran…
In fiscal year 2025, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) reaffirmed its position as global leader in SecurityTech for mission-critical infrastructure. In a market where security is becoming essential for technological and societal stability, G+D demonstrates strong growth prospects. In 2025, G+D achieved a record order intake of €3.6 billion (+8%). Revenue increased to €3.2 billion (+1%), although exchange…
On 27 March US President Donald Trump announced he was pausing attacks on energy plants for 10 days for Iran to “make a deal”, and on Saturday he reiterated his threat on Truth Social that “all Hell will reign down on them” if they failed to do this, or to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,…