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HMS Dragon crew’s tearful families open up on farewell: ‘He’s struggling, he won’t see his daughter for four months’

Family members spoke of their pride and emotion as the warship left Portsmouth for eastern Mediterranean

The Independent UK

Calls to increase defence spending amid ‘grave concerns’ over Navy’s Iran crisis response

HMS Dragon left Portsmouth for the Mediterranean nine days after a drone strike hit a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus

The Independent UK

What to know about HMS Dragon as it leaves Portsmouth for eastern Mediterranean

UK warship HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean a week after its deployment was announced, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The Type 45 destroyer, with a crew of around 200, is specifically designed to counter aerial threats, including drones and ballistic missiles, particularly those potentially…

The Independent UK

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Royal Navy’s HMS Dragon sails for eastern Mediterranean

Destroyer leaves Portsmouth a week after deployment was announced following drone attack on RAF base in Cyprus

The Guardian - UK

UK warship HMS Dragon departs for Cyprus amid Middle East crisis

The ship, capable of shooting down drones and ballistic missiles, has left its naval base in Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean

The Independent UK

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon sets sail for eastern Mediterranean

The Type 45 destroyer has left Portsmouth to bolster the UK’s defences around Cyprus.

Evening Standard

Tsunami risks in the Mediterranean: why Nice should prepare an evacuation plan

The Mediterranean sea is widely perceived as having a low tsunami risk. History and recent modelling technology have demonstrated that destructive waves have already hit the French coast and could do so again. The results of a project carried out in Nice and along the French Riviera show why anticipation…

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Three family holidays in the Med that kids will love – and where grownups can find time for themselves

You don’t have to choose between family fun and grownup time – with these Mediterranean escapes you can have the best of both worlds

The Guardian - UK

Second Royal Navy ship readied to respond to Iran crisis after HMS Dragon criticism

RFA Lyme Bay could be deployed to the eastern Mediterranean if the conflict continues

The Independent UK

Second British ship being prepared to respond to Middle East crisis

RFA Lyme Bay could be sent to the eastern Mediterranean if the crisis continues.

Evening Standard

HMS Dragon finally departs for Cyprus as Royal Navy trails behind French force in Iran crisis

HMS Dragon had been in dock in Portsmouth as France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands sent naval assets to the Mediterranean

Evening Standard

HMS Dragon will head to Cyprus in next couple of days, says defence secretary

John Healey tells Commons crews working hard to prepare warship after criticism over slow response to drone attacks

The Guardian - UK

Macron announces 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that an attack on Cyprus was an attack on all of Europe and said France and its allies were preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the Middle East war entered its second week.

Radio France Internationale

Macron visits Cyprus as Europe tightens security in eastern Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Cyprus to show support and bolster defences after a drone strike heightened fears the Middle East conflict could spill onto European soil.

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Iran fires second ballistic missile at Turkey: Nato intercepts - will the attack trigger Article 5?

Nato air defences in the eastern Mediterranean have shot down a second ballistic missile that was fired from Iran and entered Turkey's airspace, the Turkish defence ministry said on Monday, warning that it will take necessary steps "without hesitation".

Radio France Internationale

French President Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships

France's President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday, his office said, as France deploys warships to the Mediterranean following a drone attack on Cyprus days ago.

Euronews

Spain, Italy and Netherlands join European naval deployment to Cyprus

Multiple European countries have announced further deployment of naval assets to the eastern Mediterranean after a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus. HMS Dragon is expected next week.

Euronews

What to know about France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its Mediterranean deployment

Since 2001, the Charles de Gaulle has served as the crown jewel of French military might. It is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the US fleet and has just been deployed in the eastern Mediterranean following the outbreak of the Iran war.

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Evening Standard

'Where's Britain?': Government slammed as Italy, Spain, France and Netherlands send ships to protect Cyprus

HMS Dragon is expected to sail for Cyprus next week after EU nations have already deployed naval assets to defend the island

Euronews

Discover Europe with an island-hopping trip this summer

In 2026, so-called 'island hopping' – visiting multiple islands by sea or air – emerges as a leading luxury travel trend. We map routes across Europe.

The Independent UK

Russia blames Ukraine sea drones for attacking tanker that sank in the Mediterranean

Previous Ukrainian attacks on Russian ships have reportedly come from the Libyan coast

Evening Standard

HMS Dragon not set to sail until next week to protect Cyprus

The warship is being reloaded with ammunition in Portsmouth before departing for the Mediterranean.

Evening Standard

HMS Dragon may not sail to protect Cyprus until next week – report

The Type 45 destroyer is in Portsmouth and its departure to the easter Mediterranean may not come for several days.

The Times of India

Russian shadow fleet LNG tanker sinks after 'sudden explosions' off Libya coast

A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, the Arctic Metagaz, has sunk in the central Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after a "sudden explosion" triggered a massive blaze on board, Libya’s ports and maritime transport authority said on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

France sends aircraft carrier to Mediterranean over Iran war

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address on Tuesday evening that he had ordered an aircraft carrier group to the Mediterranean in response to the widening Middle East conflict, while acknowledging that the US-Israel strikes on Iran were outside international law.

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