Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?

The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

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'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English picks through Scotland's failed bid to clinch the Six Nations with defeat in Ireland again.

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"Missiles, Drones Flying Over Us": LPG-Laden Indian Tanker Stuck Near Hormuz

An Indian ship with 34 crew members has been stranded for several days near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, engaged in battle with the US and Israel, has blocked it. The tanker -- under the command of Captain Virendra Vishwakarma -- is loaded with enough LPG to fill 3.6 million domestic gas cylinders. With missiles and drones regularly flying past, the Captain and crew have been calling desperately for help.

The vessel had departed from the Mina Al Ahmadi port in Kuwait, bound for the Deendayal Kandla Port in Gujarat. The restrictions imposed on this maritime route since February 28 have brought the ship to a halt. It is now anchored in the Mina Saqr port area near the UAE, awaiting its turn to proceed.

Read: India-Bound LPG Tanker Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran Blockade: Sources

In an emotional message sent from the ship, Captain Virendra has described the terrifying scene unfolding around them. 

"Missiles and drones are flying directly over us. Sirens are blaring everywhere, and every moment feels as though something terrible could happen. We are simply waiting for the Indian Navy's protective escort so that we may return safely to our homeland," his message read.

Back in Mumbai's Dahisar, Vishwakarma's family is living under in fear. His wife, Nilpa Vishwakarma, said she has not slept for several nights. Their 10-year-old son, Vedansh, and 12-year-old daughter, Nirvi, are anxiously waiting for their father's return. 

Due to the lack of internet connectivity, they have not been able to connect regularly -- a situation that has only heightened their anxiety.

The ship has only 60 days' supply of rations left. 

The shipping company, GESCO, along with the concerned ministry, remains in constant contact with the Indian Navy.

The Captain and his family now have a singular demand: that the Indian Navy intervene as soon as possible and safely bring them home.

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Why 2026 was Cheltenham's year of the outsider

The average starting price of the 28 winners hit a 10-year high as 2026 marked a difficult year for punters at the Cheltenham Festival.

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Why England will keep kicking regardless of what fans think

England's kicking has become a bugbear of supporters, but it is actually one of the few areas of their game that is functioning well in the Six Nations.

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King expresses 'concern' over Alberta separatists in meeting with First Nations chiefs

One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.

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Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton look ahead to a "blockbuster" Super Saturday, when the three-horse race for the 2026 Six Nations title comes to ahead.

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