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Russia-UK tensions flare again: What make the English Channel so contentious

A recent incident involving a Russian frigate firing warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel has reignited historical tensions. This event, occurring near the Isle of Wight, echoes the 1904 Dogger Bank incident. The Channel's strategic importance for Russia's vital oil exports, often carried by a 'shadow…

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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 Channel on Tuesday, about 30 kilometres south of the Isle of Wight. Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots after it made a "dangerous approach".

France 24

MoD investigating after Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht

The incident occurred in the English Channel about 20 nautical miles off the Isle of Wight.

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Russian warship 'reckless' to fire shots near UK yacht

A Russian frigate firing warning shots to divert a civilian yacht in the English Channel is reckless and deeply concerning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.

AAP

Bulletin PM briefing: Russian warship ‘fires shot’ in English Channel and Reform heading for defeat

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The Independent UK

Russian warship fires warning shot at boat in English Channel – what we know

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Zelenskyy thanks UK for intercepting Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after armed forces board vessel - as it happened

Keir Starmer said British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday morning

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Bulletin world briefing: Trump accused of oil plot and Nasa faces ISS crisis

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today Trump accused of plotting to steal Venezuela’s oil reserves ‘at gunpoint’ Nasa considers ending ISS mission over astronaut ‘medical concern’ Sanctioned Russian tanker spotted sailing through English Channel Scientists discover microplastics are forming clouds over Chinese cities Sister…

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UK government poised to overhaul its asylum system as a political storm brews over migration

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, following Denmark's model, to reduce immigration and address the political storm over migrants crossing the English Channel

The Independent UK

Three killed on packed boat while crossing English Channel

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Russian submarine shadowed by Royal Navy as it travelled through UK waters

The submarine surfaced as it sailed through the North Sea and English Channel.

Evening Standard

Russian submarine is shadowed by Royal Navy forces through the English Channel

A warship and helicopters watched ‘every move’ of the RFN Novorossiysk as it sailed through UK waters

Evening Standard

UK and France to agree migrant return deal to tackle Channel crossings – reports

The deal could see migrants who arrive in the UK by crossing the English Channel in small boats returned to France.

Evening Standard

UK prepares to announce ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal with France

More than 17,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far this year

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Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel

The HMS Tyne kept a check on the kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it travelled back to Russia.

Evening Standard

Record migrant crossings for 2025 as over 8,000 make small boats English Channel journey so far

A new record has been set with 8,064 migrants coming to the UK in small boats in the first four months of 2025

International Business Times

Three Years On, Families Still Mourn Relatives Drowned In Channel

Mohammed Hussein Mohammedie was just 19 when he left Iraq and attempted the perilous English Channel crossing in November 2021.

The Independent UK

2 migrants have died in as many days in attempted sea crossings from France to the UK

French maritime authorities say they’ve recovered the bodies of two migrants who died over the past two days in attempts to cross the waters of the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom

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Russian ships bristling with guns shadowed by Royal Navy in English Channel and North Sea

Nato allies were also involved in the monitoring operation

Evening Standard

Royal Navy ships track Russian submarine in English Channel as tensions with Moscow rise

Defence Secretary John Healey said the activities demonstrated the services’ commitment to protecting national security

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Migrants Attempt Another Channel Crossing After Tragic Incident

Migrants attempt to cross English Channel in overcrowded boat, French patrol provides assistance. Follow AP's coverage for more updates on migration issues.

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Tragedy Strikes As Migrant Boat Capsizes Off French Coast

Tragic incident off Cap Gris-Nez, France: 12 dead, 65 rescued from capsized migrant boat. Escalating risks of English Channel crossings.

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Four Migrants Die Crossing English Channel In Tragic Incident

Tragic incident in English Channel as four migrants die in inflatable boat crossing. Rescue efforts underway.

The Independent UK

4 migrants die while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France

French authorities say four migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the U.K. Their inflatable boat capsized and punctured off the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer, in northern France

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Increase In Migrant Dinghies Crossing Channel To England

Increase in migrant dinghies crossing English Channel raises concerns about border control and humanitarian response.

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