Britain rattles its sabre at Russia's spy ship - but is it a hollow threat?

20/11/2025 17:34 Skynews

A fierce warning from Britain's defence secretary to Vladimir Putin to turn his spy ship away from UK waters or face the consequences was a very public attempt to deter the threat.

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17/11/2025 20:14 Skynews

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17/11/2025 12:51 Skynews

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Israel receives hostage's remains - as Turkey issues arrest warrants for 36 officials involved in the war

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07/11/2025 18:09 Skynews

The tiny, kamikaze killing machines being raced rather than used to hunt targets

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'A noble giant of a man': Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies

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Russian 'suicide drone' launches quadruple this year

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03/11/2025 13:27 Skynews

Trump warns Nigeria that US troops or airstrikes 'could be' used to defend Christians

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03/11/2025 13:00 Skynews

As Russia marks Stalin's political repression, some fear the country's dark history could repeat itself

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Ukrainian troops 'start surrendering' in key city but Kyiv says situation 'dynamic'

Ukrainian soldiers encircled by Russian forces in the key eastern city of Pokrovsk have started surrendering, the defence ministry in Moscow claims....

01/11/2025 14:51 Skynews

'Shocking' footage shows train crashing into lorry at level crossing

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British military instructor accused of spying for Russia arrested in Ukraine

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