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World 16 Jun 2026
'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship
The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.
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Retired British couple Jane and Alan Kelvey spoke to BBC's Newsnight after coming into close contact with Russian frigate the Admiral Grigorovich on Tuesday morning. "They gave out five blasts on their horn, which means, have you seen us?", explained Jane. The Russian Defence Ministry said the yacht had been on a "dangerous approach" towards the warship, and its crew fired into its path with rifles after making several attempts to contact it over the radio and after launching warning flares. The Ministry of Defence has described the encounter as an "isolated incident" and not linked to the seizure of a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel on Sunday. Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes. Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain. Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final. Jordan Adams speaks to BBC News NI after finishing his 33rd marathon in Dublin.
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