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Britain Greenlights Military Action Against Russia’s Shadow Fleet

A French navy boat surrounds the GRINCH oil tanker, intercepted by France in the Alboran Sea on suspicion of operating under a false flag and belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, near Martigues, France. UK Steps Up Pressure on Russian Oil Exports British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorised the UK military to board and detain Russian “shadow fleet” tankers , marking the country’s most assertive move yet to disrupt Moscow’s sanctions‑evading oil trade.  The decision aligns Britain with several European nations—including France, Belgium, and Sweden—that have intensified efforts to intercept tankers believed to be helping Russia fund its ongoing war in Ukraine. Starmer said the move was driven in part by rising global oil prices amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, suggesting Russian President Vladimir Putin was “rubbing his hands” at the market turmoil. What the Authorization Means UK forces can now board Russian vessels in British waters if they refuse to surrender, ...
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Sabotage Disrupts France’s High-Speed Rail Network Ahead of Olympics

 

France’s high-speed TGV rail network has been targeted by malicious acts, disrupting some of the nation’s busiest lines just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The state-owned railway operator SNCF reported that arson attacks were carried out to damage their facilities. These coordinated acts of malice have affected several high-speed TGV lines to the west, north, and east of Paris, leading to cancellations and queues at Gare Montparnasse station in the city. SNCF warns that the situation could persist for at least the entire weekend while repairs are conducted. Stay tuned for live updates as authorities investigate this disruption.

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