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Portuguese navy reports spike in Russian ship traffic near its coast

Portuguese naval authorities record heightened Russian ship activity, including spy vessels. Although deemed normal, they stress the importance of continued observation.

Russia

Russia launches joint navy drills with China

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the US of provoking an arms race and says Russia must be 'prepared for any development'.

Yemen

US warship Houthis claimed to have sunk hosts 'Taco Tuesdays'

An information war online between the US Navy and Houthi rebels has put the USS Dwight D Eisenhower's existence into question over the past few months. Its commanding officer, Captain Christopher "Chowdah" Hill, is more alive than ever on social media.

Greece

Greece due to receive three French-built frigates to boost its navy

After the delivery of the frigates, the Greek and French navies will be using the same advanced defence systems at sea.

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Yemen

Yemen's Houthis target Singapore-flagged ship in Gulf of Aden

Yemen's Houthi group launched an unsuccessful missile attack on a Singapore-flagged commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden on Friday, continuing their escalation of tension in the region.

France

More than 8 tonnes of cocaine seized in Caribbean

Eight people were charged. If convicted, they face up to 30 years in prison and a 7.5 million euro fine.

Ukraine

Russian drone strikes kill 6 and knocks out power in Ukraine

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Art

Take a look inside Paris' newly reopened Maritime Museum

Renovated at a cost of €72.2 million, the museum aims to attract 300,000 visitors annually, tripling its previous attendance.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy marks Ukraine's Navy Day in Odesa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commended officers for defending Odesa, as he marked the country's Navy Day at the port city.

Portugal

Portuguese authorities seize a tonne of cocaine on a yacht

Authorities in Portugal say they intercepted a sailing boat from Latin America on Tuesday evening carrying around a tonne of cocaine.

Russia

Russian 'ghost ships' near Nord Stream before blast - reports

The pipeline carrying gas from Russia to Europe was blown up last September.

USA

Ex-US Navy officer exposed for running Kremlin propaganda account

The 37-year-old American woman had never been to Russia and even faked an accent when hosting her pro-Kremlin podcast series.

Oman

Russia in joint naval exercises with China and Iran

Russia is engaging in joint naval exercises with China and Iran in the Gulf of Oman as Vladimir Putin beefs up ties with Beijing and Tehran

Ukraine

Ukrainian navy claims to have struck Russian vessel in Black Sea

On Friday, the Ukrainian navy said that it had struck a Russian boat carrying air defence systems to a strategic island in the Black Sea.

Europe News

Parent of missing Russian conscript questioned by security services

"It seemed to someone that the tragic death of my son did not shock me enough," said Dmitry Shkrebets, after he was accused of making bomb threat by Russian security services.

Ukraine

Snake Island border guards are alive and well, says Ukrainian navy

The 13 border guards were initially reported dead after refusing to surrender to Russian forces and swearing at them.

Portugal

Portuguese navy rescues 22 from burning cargo ship in Atlantic Ocean

The 200-metre-long ship caught fire near the Azores Islands on Wednesday.

Germany

German navy chief quits over 'ill-considered' Ukraine-Russia comments

Vice-admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach said Ukraine would never regain Crimea from Russia, and described as 'absurd' Western views that Putin may invade Ukraine.

United Kingdom

UK confirms plan to use military to limit Channel migrant crossings

The UK confirmed its plan to use the military to limit small boat crossings from France, one of several measures seen as an effort to shore up support for the prime minister amid a series of scandals.

Culture news

James Bond star made honorary Royal Navy officer, Commander Craig

Since the series began in the 1960s, the Bond thrillers have brought welcome — though unofficial and fanciful — publicity to Britain’s military and intelligence services. Daniel Craig is the first Bond to get such an honour.