Admiral: All 11 on drug boat were approved targets
A US admiral told lawmakers all 11 people killed in a controversial 'double-tap' strike were on a pre-approved target list. Read the latest on the investigation into the incident.
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Hegseth won't commit to releasing drug boat strike video
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth refuses to commit to releasing footage of a lethal second strike on a drug boat, as controversy over the operation and his Signal use grows. Read the latest developments.
US Admiral: Survivors on 'Narco Boat' Had No Comms
A US Navy admiral reportedly told lawmakers the two survivors of a first strike had no communication equipment, raising legal questions. Read the full report on the controversial 'double-tap' incident.
US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four, Fuels Controversy
A US military strike on an alleged drug boat has killed four, raising total fatalities to 86. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the action as 'lawful' amid fierce criticism. Read the full report.
US lawmakers demand inquiry into Caribbean strike on survivors
A Democratic congressman describes footage of a US military strike killing survivors as 'deeply troubling'. Calls grow for a full investigation and release of the video. Read the latest developments.
Lawmakers Troubled by 'Double Tap' Strike Briefing
A top US Navy admiral briefed lawmakers on the controversial 'double tap' missile strike on a suspected drug boat. Footage showed survivors in 'clear distress' before the second hit. Read the full report.
Navy Admiral Grilled by Lawmakers Over Lethal Strike
A US Navy admiral who ordered an attack killing survivors of a drug boat strike faces a classified congressional briefing. Lawmakers demand accountability over the controversial operation's legality. Read the full investigation.
Hegseth 'pushed Navy admiral to resign' over legal fears
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly forced out a top US Navy admiral who questioned the legality of Trump-era drug boat strikes. Read the full report on the escalating controversy.
War Crime Allegations Follow Pentagon's Drug Boat Strike
New details emerge on the controversial Pentagon strike that has embroiled Pete Hegseth in war crime allegations. Admiral Bradley set to testify. Read the latest.
Navy SEAL Admiral to Testify on Controversial Boat Strike
Respected US Admiral Frank 'Mitch' Bradley will address Congress over a deadly 'double tap' strike on a suspected drug boat. Explore the details and mounting political pressure.
US 'Second Tap' Strike on Drug Boat Sparks Legal Outcry
A US military strike killing survivors of an anti-drug operation faces scrutiny for potential war crimes, challenging the legal basis of Trump's Caribbean campaign. Read the full analysis.
Admiral grilled by Congress over Venezuela boat strike
US Admiral Frank 'Mitch' Bradley faces a classified congressional briefing over a lethal 'double tap' strike on a Venezuelan drug boat. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under mounting pressure.
US Navy Admiral Forced Out Over Trump Drug Strikes
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly ousted Admiral Alvin Holsey after he raised legal concerns about strikes on alleged drug boats. The shock departure has stunned lawmakers.
Megyn Kelly: US 'went too easy' on Venezuelan drug boat suspects
Megyn Kelly has defended controversial US strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, saying she wanted suspects to 'suffer'. The White House faces scrutiny over the lethal operations.
Trump denies knowledge of second strike on Venezuelan boat
Former President Donald Trump states he and Pete Hegseth were unaware of a second military strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug vessel. Dive into the details and implications of this revelation.
First complaint over Trump's drug boat airstrikes filed
The family of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike files a landmark human rights petition, challenging the legality of Trump's anti-narcotics campaign. Exclusive report.
Trump's late-night posting spree and Venezuela strike defence
Donald Trump posted over 160 times on Truth Social in one night as the White House defended a second strike on a Venezuelan boat. Read the latest on the administration's controversies.
White House distances defence secretary from drug boat strike
The White House has stated a US Navy commander, not Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat. Read the full details and political fallout.
Hegseth posts AI Franklin image amid war crimes allegations
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shares AI image of Franklin the Turtle firing missiles, as he faces allegations of ordering extrajudicial killings in drug boat strikes. Read the full story.
Trump: 'I wouldn't have wanted' second Caribbean strike
President Trump has stated he would not have authorised a second military strike on survivors of a Caribbean boat attack, contradicting reports. Read the full investigation details.
Family survives 20 hours on overturned boat off Florida
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
Trump's boat strikes: Secret memo reveals contradiction
Exclusive: Internal justice department memo reveals Trump administration's legal justification for Caribbean boat strikes contradicts public narrative about overdose deaths.
Trump wants direct talks with Venezuela's Maduro
Donald Trump plans to speak directly with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as US military presence grows in Caribbean. Tensions escalate after drug boat strikes killed 83 people.
Military lawyer ignored on Trump 'drug boat' strikes
A senior military lawyer warned that Trump's 'drug boat' strikes could be illegal extrajudicial killings, but was ignored. Read the full report on the internal fallout.
Drug smugglers jailed and hit with NCA boat ban
Three criminals have been jailed and banned from using boats for their part in an £18 million cocaine smuggling plot. Discover how the NCA is using new legal powers to disrupt serious crime.
Four dead after boat capsizes near Imperial Beach
Tragedy strikes as four people die after a panga boat capsizes off Imperial Beach. Five survivors hospitalised with minor injuries. Emergency services continue investigation.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty
The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.
Elderly woman rescued after boat capsizes near Cape Cod
A 73-year-old Massachusetts woman survives overnight ordeal clinging to capsized boat in Cape Cod waters before dramatic Coast Guard rescue operation.
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