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Tri o Gymru yn cael eu harestio ar ôl darganfod 12 tunnell o ganabis gwerth £139m

Tri o bobl o dde Cymru wedi'u harestio ar ôl i swyddogion ganfod 12 tunnell o ganabis gwerth £139m mewn dau gynhwysydd ym Mhorthladd Southampton.

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£139m Cannabis Seizure in South Wales Leads to Three Arrests

Three people from south Wales were arrested after police seized 12 tonnes of cannabis worth £139 million, imported from Canada and destined for Southampton Port.

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SWROCU Two photos side by side. On the left is cardboard boxes containing bags of cannabis outside shipping containers . On the right is one of the bags of cannabis.

Russian Artist and Putin Critic Fatally Shot in Poland Near Belarus Border

Russian artist and Putin critic Robert K, known as Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead in Poland near the Belarusian border. Two Belarusian nationals have been detained as investigations continue.

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Facebook/Semyon Skrepetsky A man wearing an old-style Russian hat with a Soviet badge holds the top of a framed picture and wears a jacket crammed with medals

Seized Russian Oil Tanker Reappears in Caribbean Under New Identity

The Russian-flagged tanker Marinera, seized by the US in January and moored in Scottish waters, has reappeared in the Caribbean under the name Era and Comoros flag, following a complex tracking history and government responses.

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Reuters The tanker is a large ship with rusty marks on its hull. The upper part of its hull is painted blue and it has a white bridge and a single blue funnel. In the foreground is a white US Coast Guard vessel. There are snow-covered hills in the background.

France to Replace Palantir AI Tools with Domestic Provider ChapsVision

France will replace Palantir’s AI data tools with domestic provider ChapsVision to reduce reliance on US technology, investing €655m in AI and launching government chatbots.

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A person wearing a mask representing the US president, Donald Trump, gestures next to a 'Trojan horse' as activists demonstrate in front of the chancellery against the planned nationwide use of Palantir software, in Berlin, Germany

72-Year-Old Driver Dies 12 Days After Fatal Dumfries and Galloway Crash

Raymond Munro, 72, died 12 days after a collision on the A714 near Newton Stewart that also killed passenger Helen Flannighan. The driver of the other vehicle was treated in hospital. Police continue investigations.

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Google A straight road. There are green trees and hedges on either side. There is a road off to the right, with a few signs which are too far away to read.

Russian Tanker Captain Held After UK Seizes Oil-Laden Vessel in Channel

Ajay Pant, captain of a Russian tanker carrying 98,000 tonnes of oil, was remanded after British troops seized the vessel in the Channel for breaching sanctions.

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Ajay Pant, captain of the Russian shadow fleet vessel Smyrtos

Mother Found Baby Grey and Floppy in Trial of Father Accused of Shaking Infant to Death

A mother testified in court how she found her four-week-old baby limp and grey after his father allegedly shook him violently, causing fatal brain damage. The father denies murder and manslaughter charges.

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Fragile Calm in Lebanon as US-Iran Ceasefire Raises Uncertainties

Following a US-Iran ceasefire, displaced Lebanese families return amid fragile calm. Despite hopes, unresolved issues persist, including Israeli occupation and Hezbollah's arsenal, leaving Lebanon's future uncertain.

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Reuters A man looks at the remains of a building destroyed by an Israeli strike in Kfar Sir, in Nabatieh district, southern Lebanon (16 June 2026)

MoD Probes Russian Warship Firing Warning Shots Near UK Yacht in Channel

The UK Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots near a UK yacht in the English Channel, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred outside UK waters amid ongoing naval monitoring.

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Ministry of Defence Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich

Controversy Over Potential Cull of Dartmoor Hill Ponies Sparks Debate

A dispute has emerged over Natural England's plan to reduce livestock grazing on Dartmoor, risking a cull of up to 90% of the endangered hill ponies. Campaigners warn this could devastate the breed and harm biodiversity, while officials deny any cull is planned.

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Viable Pipe Bomb Discovered on Car Windscreen in Londonderry

A viable pipe bomb was found on a car windscreen in Londonderry after a loud bang was reported. Police and ATOs responded, secured the area, and removed the device for forensic examination. PSNI seeks information from the public.

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