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Russian naval incursions into British waters soar by 26%

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Russia has dramatically increased naval and air operations near Britain, raising fears Moscow is exploiting the pandemic to test UK responses. The Royal Navy has been forced to deploy 17 times this year to escort Russian vessels passing through British waters, figures reveal. This is up 26 per cent on last year. Moscow has also increased … Read more

Four US citizens detained after ‘accidentally’ sailing in British Virgin Island waters

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Four US citizens claim they are being held as ‘hostages’ in the British Virgin Islands after they accidentally sailed illegally into the territory’s waters last month. John Hines, his partner Lynn Hines, and their friends Nicholas Cancro and Jeanne McKinnon were detained on November 19 by customs and immigration officers, according to a statement from … Read more

Man swims through 6ft deep waters to rescue trapped hound in typhoon-hit Philippines

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Doggy paddle: Man swims through 6ft deep waters to rescue trapped hound from flooded house in typhoon-hit Philippines Pooch was seen flailing through the water outside the property in Marikina City Typhoon Vamco which made landfall is Philippines’ 21st tropical cyclone in 2020 The brave man risks his own life to bring the dog to … Read more

Shark swims through bioluminescent waters in Bellerive, Tasmania

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Mesmerising moment a shark leaves a light show in its wake as it swims through bioluminescent waters off the coast of Tasmania A swell shark was spotted swimming at the Bellerive Yacht Club in Tasmania It left a trail of bright blue water in its wake as it weaved in between the yachts The light … Read more

Moment sports car driver plows through Eta flood waters in Miami

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Lamborghini is submerged when driver plows through Eta flood waters in Miami The driver of a sports car was caught on camera driving through floodwaters Low profile of the vehicle meant that it quickly became submerged  The car ended up leaving a wake in its path as other vehicles came to a halt Tropical Storm Eta … Read more

Joanna Lumley calls for safer disposal of WWII bombs in British waters to protect whales

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A campaign led by actress Joanna Lumley is calling for unexploded WWII bombs in the seas around British to be quietly ‘burnt out’, rather than violently detonated.  It is estimated that some 100,000 tonnes of unexploded wartime munitions lurk in Britain’s waters — much of which needs clearing to make way for new wind farms. However, the traditional … Read more

Fish living in microplastic infected waters are SIX times more likely to die

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Fish living in microplastic infected waters are SIX times more likely to die because they are hungrier and take more risks when foraging for food Researchers put damselfish in water with either low or high microplastic levels  FIsh in more polluted areas are bolder, more active and have lower survival rates Fish with a history … Read more

Lindsey Vonn dives into crystal blue waters to swim with sharks on vacation with fiance P.K. Subban

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Lindsey Vonn dives into crystal blue waters to swim with sharks on birthday vacation with fiance P.K. Subban By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com Published: 23:08 BST, 20 October 2020 | Updated: 23:34 BST, 20 October 2020 She’s an Olympic athlete with a host of awards under her belt. And Lindsey Vonn added another accomplishment to … Read more

Huge fleet of 300 Chinese fishing boats is ‘raping’ Galapagos Islands’ waters, causing damage

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Huge fleet of 300 Chinese fishing boats is ‘raping’ Galapagos Islands’ waters, pillaging food supplies and causing unprecedented environmental damage, officials say Fleet includes fish processing plants, refuelling vessels and colossal trawlers Boats raided the Galapagos Islands’ protected waters throughout the summer They have since moved south and anchored off Peru after international outcry Islands … Read more