Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.

What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.

Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.