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At least 22 dead after two boats collide on Congo river, official says

Twenty-two bodies have been recovered and buried, while 59 people were rescued, Mputu said. He added that other victims might have been buried elsewhere.

ILLUSTRATIVE: This aerial view shows a whaling boat sailing on the Congo River in Mbandaka, Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, on October 3, 2025.
Four M109 Special Operations Assault Boats sails through with a Taiwan Coast Guard patrol vessel (back) at a navy base as part of annual Han Kuang military exercise in Kaohsiung on August 8, 2026.

Taiwan moves senior navy commander to Coast Guard to strengthen wartime integration against China

Families of the Pakistani hostage crew members of the Oil Products Tanker the HONOUR 25 that was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, hold placards during a protest, calling the government to take immediate action for the safe return of their loved ones, in Karachi, Pakistan May 13, 2026.

Somali pirates kill five crew members before tanker rescue, state authorities say

European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas speaks during a news conference ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on September 21, 2026.

EU's Kallas pushes to reinforce Operation Aspides in the Red Sea amid Houthis attacks


The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier: everything you need to know - explainer

The massive ship is more than a platform for launching aircraft: it's a technological fortress designed to project American power anywhere in the world.

The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departs Souda Bay on the island of Crete on February 26, 2026.

US military seizes third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says

The action follows the seizure of the Veronica III in the same region on February 15, with the US having escalated its blockade on sanctioned vessels going to and from Venezuela.

US forces prepare to board the vessel Veronica III, which tried to defy US President Donald Trump's quarantine, according to the US Department of Defense, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video released on February 15, 2026.

Lockheed Martin successfully tests AI-powered combat target identification system on F-35

Lockheed Martin's revolution will use AI to summarize data for targeting purposes, used in F-35 jets, where, until now, advances in combat identification have merely brought more data to pilots.

Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, US December 16, 2025.

Long lost luxury steamer Lac La Belle found in Lake Michigan

The Lac La Belle was a 66 m steamship built in 1864 in Cleveland, Ohio, and quickly became one of the most popular vessels on Lake Michigan, operating routes between Cleveland and the upper lake.

 Sonar survey confirms mastodon carving at 9,000-year-old Lake Michigan’s ‘Underwater Stonehenge’.

Australian navy ship crosses strategic Taiwan Strait, drawing Chinese military response

US warships traverse the strait every few months, enraging Beijing, and some US allies, such as France, Australia, Britain, and Canada, have also made occasional transits.

Royal Australian Navy vessel, HMAS Toowoomba, is docked at Changi Naval Base at the display of warships during IMDEX Asia 2023, a maritime defence exhibition in Singapore May 4, 2023.

Using a 3D printer: The company that will print the vessels of the future

CEAD, a global leader in large-format 3D printing, unveiled at Formnext a new system for producing heavy-duty boat hulls designed for industrial and maritime use.

A Russian Navy vessel – “Admiral Gorshkov”.

The self-deceiving political manipulation of Taiwan’s DPP must end - opinion

China reaffirms the one-China principle, highlights cross-strait ties, and stresses the need for peaceful reunification.

A Jin Chiang (PG-610) navy ship returns to base in Keelung, Taiwan July 9, 2025.

Only 463 suites and an almost 1:1 crew ratio: Meet the new luxury cruise ship

The third ship in the EXPLORA fleet will debut in July 2026, offering spacious suites, new culinary concepts, a unified wellness area, and stores from Rolex, Cartier, and Chopard.

EXPLORA III – The Conservatory Pool & Bar.

Not just a cruise: The European vacation that connects people – not just cities

Gordon Tourism and the Gimelim Community launch a luxury Danube river cruise with gourmet dining, social programs, and a lifestyle experience beyond a classic vacation.

A ship of the Gordon Tourism Group.

Largest aircraft carrier in the world sent by US to Middle East as Iran talks continue

This comes after reports that the USS George H.W. Bush would deploy to the region.

AMERICAN AIRCRAFT Carrier USS Gerald Ford arrives, on November 14, 2022 in Gosport, England.