Water transport
June 2026
- Today in Focus: The LatestWhy did Russian warship fire warning shots in the Channel? – The Latest
- Today in FocusRussia warship fires warning shot at British couple – The Latest
‘We don’t want world war three’: yacht couple call for calm after Russian warning shots
Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel
May 2026
Extra EU border checks suspended at Dover as travellers face delays in heat
Belfast harbour operator to invest £1.3bn as NI economy grows
Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized
French authorities lift lockdown on norovirus-hit cruise ship
Argentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship’s passengers
At least 11 people sent to hospital after suspected boat explosion in Miami
Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship as Spain says vessel can dock
- Today in FocusHantavirus hell: deadly virus takes hold of cruise ship – The Latest
British crew member in need of urgent medical care amid suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
April 2026
Several vessels, including French container ship, pass through strait of Hormuz
Reports say CMA CGM vessel and three tankers linked to Oman have exited the Gulf despite the ongoing blockade
March 2026
‘Huge build-up of risk’: London’s centuries-old shipping industry wrestles with Iran war
Insurers at Lloyd’s of London say cover is available at a price, while merchants view the danger level as too highDamaged Russian tanker carrying natural gas floats into Libyan waters
Fears of ecological disaster as vessel continues to drift after being struck by suspected drone attackWhat is the strait of Hormuz and can the US stop Iran from blocking it?
‘The sums don’t add up’: UK farmers struggle as Iran war drives up costs
Trump’s ‘free flow of energy’ vow fails to restart shipping in strait of Hormuz
January 2026
Hundreds feared dead in attempt to cross Mediterranean during cyclone
Fifty killed in one incident as Italian authorities estimate 380 people may have drowned last week