insert_link World NATO chief taunts Russia about submarine as Moscow denies malfunction (Photo: en.protothema.gr/) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte took a jab at Russia’s naval capabilities on Monday, mocking reports that one of the country’s submarines had encountered technical difficulties. Moscow quickly dismissed the claims, insisting the vessel surfaced in the English Channel solely to comply with international maritime regulations. The incident has fueled ongoing scrutiny of Russia’s naval operations amid heightened tensions in European waters. Rutte’s remarks, delivered during a press briefing, […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link World UK–France treaty to counter illegal migrant crossings enters force French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer A new bilateral treaty between the United Kingdom and France aimed at curbing dangerous migrant crossings over the English Channel officially came into force on 4 August 2025. Under the agreement, individuals arriving in the UK via small boats may be swiftly detained and returned to France under a “one-in, one-out” pilot scheme, while the UK also accepts a matching […] today5 August, 2025
insert_link World Five people die attempting to cross the English Channel United Kingdom Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill will finally become law after a parliamentary showdown ended late in the night. According to the BBC, plans to send some asylum seekers to Africa have met with fierce criticism, but the bill passed on Monday when the Lords dropped their opposition. Sunak said in a statement "Nothing will stand in our way" now of getting flights off the ground". Meanwhile, French authorities say […] today23 April, 2024
insert_link World UK Migrant Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Over Channel Crossing Deaths, In First Verdict of Its Kind. A man who piloted an inflatable boat attempting to cross the English Channel has been found guilty of manslaughter over the deaths of four migrants in 2022. It is the first time in the UK, a migrant steering a vessel has been found responsible for harm caused to others during a crossing. Simon Gaitán reports. today20 February, 2024
