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The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a Sudanese man was detained on suspicion of endangering another during a journey by sea to the UK under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act.

A taxi boat sinking occurred today. The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change, according to local French authorities in Calais.

Western governments have accused Vladimir Putin's administration of relying on a network of ageing oil tankers operating under opaque ownership structures to bypass energy sanctions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine. Estimates from maritime analysts suggest the shadow fleet could number several hundred vessels globally, many of which transit European waters each month carrying discounted Russian crude to buyers in Asia and elsewhere.

Some long-time supporters said they no longer wish to fund the organisation, arguing that the service is "encouraging illegal activity" and is "shocking and unacceptable." One critic told The Sun: "It's shocking to see a charity effectively acting as a taxi service for people breaking the law." A donor told The Sun, "It's shocking. They're saving lives, yes - but they're also sending the wrong message. "Stop funding them until they rethink this."

The Air Scooter is Zapata's own invention - an enclosed cabin that the pilot sits in, powered by a rotor somewhere between a large drone and a small helicopter.