The US, with UK support, seized the Marinera oil tanker in the Atlantic. Now, two more sanctioned vessels, the Aria and Tia, are sailing towards Russia via the English Channel. Read the latest on the crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
Analysis reveals a surge in tankers joining Russia's registry to evade sanctions, as US seizures escalate. Discover the scale of the illicit oil trade funding conflict.
A US-sanctioned Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker is navigating the English Channel with a disguised identity, as UK ministers vow support for allied operations to seize such vessels. Read the latest.
The US Coast Guard has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in a major sanctions crackdown. Meanwhile, a highly transmissible flu strain hits Australia as cost-of-living pressures mount.
A dramatic US-led operation seized a Russian-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, hailed by a former RAF chief as calling Putin's bluff on the shadow fleet. Read the full analysis.
American forces have intercepted two sanctioned oil tankers in international waters, sparking accusations of piracy from Russia. Read the full details on the escalating sanctions enforcement.
Analysis: The UK's assistance in a US-led oil tanker seizure near Venezuela carries significant weight in today's tense climate. We examine the risks and implications for the special relationship. Read the full story.
US forces have intercepted two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in dramatic back-to-back operations. The seizures, involving UK support, escalate tensions with Russia. Read the full story.
A major Russian oil tanker, the Marinera, has been captured by US forces in the Atlantic. Discover why this empty ship sparked a high-stakes international confrontation and what it reveals about sanctions evasion.
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
Russia has sent a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being pursued by the US across the Atlantic, escalating tensions. The vessel neared Iceland's waters this week. Read the full report.
Bill Hagerty, a revered Fleet Street editor and staunch defender of press freedom whose career spanned 70 years, has died at 86. Read his remarkable story.
A massive, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, decimating squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Learn about the environmental and human cost.
Debbie Webster faces a life-altering choice as she's pressured to plead guilty for a fatal crash she didn't cause. Will she listen to loved ones or her treacherous brother?
Molly Parkin, the celebrated Welsh artist, writer and fashion editor known for her bohemian lifestyle, has died at 93. Discover her remarkable journey from the valleys to Chelsea.
London's festive displays, including Oxford Street and Regent Street, will soon be switched off. Find out the exact date for the 2025 lights and your final chance to see them.
Tom Tickell, the Guardian's former personal finance editor and a dedicated mental health commissioner, has passed away at 82. Read about his remarkable career and life of public service.
Abi Webster's life implodes as she uncovers Carl's infidelity and financial fraud in a shocking early ITVX episode of Coronation Street. Discover the fallout now.
Carla Connor's life hangs in the balance after a brutal attack from kidnapper Becky Swain, who withholds vital medication. Will anyone find her in time?
Coronation Street's Debbie Webster's fairytale wedding to Ronnie Bailey is threatened by family feuds and looming secrets, as actress Sue Devaney hints at massive reveals. Discover the drama.
Coronation Street's festive episode ends with a brutal attack on a resident. Discover the victim's identity and the shocking fallout in Weatherfield. Read the full spoilers now.
As the US campaign against Venezuela intensifies, the Trump administration secures military agreements with multiple Latin American nations, prompting warnings of regional destabilisation. Explore the details and implications.
President Donald Trump has revealed plans for a new 'Golden Fleet' of heavily armed battleships, named after himself. The ambitious project faces technical and budgetary hurdles.
Donald Trump reveals plans for a new 'Trump-class' of US Navy warships, promising vessels bigger and more powerful than any before. Explore the details and controversy.
Donald Trump announces a new 'Trump-class' of US Navy battleships, breaking from tradition by naming them after himself. Plus, key US political stories from 22 December 2025.
President Trump reveals plans for two new 'Trump Class' battleships, described as the fastest and most powerful ever built, to spearhead the US Navy's Golden Fleet initiative. Read the full details.
US officials confirm an 'active pursuit' of a third sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions with Maduro's government. Read the latest on the Caribbean naval crisis.
Ukraine's unprecedented drone strike on a Russian oil tanker highlights the explosive growth of the sanctions-busting 'shadow fleet' and rising fears of military confrontation. Read the full analysis.
American forces have seized a second sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as part of a major naval build-up. President Trump announces a total blockade. Read the latest.
In a new Coronation Street spoiler video, a terrified Jeremy Costello faces Becky Swain as she makes a chilling move. Will her crazy-o-meter hit ten? Read the latest ITV soap drama.