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The deck of the HMS Severn looks out toward the Russian corvette RFN Stoikiy off the UK coast. (Picture: United Kingdom Ministry of Defence via AP) A Russian warship and a tanker were spotted sailing through the English Channel. The HMS Severn intercepted the RFN Stoikiy, a corvette and Yelnya, a tanker, as they all sailed west through the Dover Strait into the English Channel over the past two weeks. There was no incident reported with the HMS Severn later handing over monitoring duties to a NATO ally off the coast of Brittany, but continued to observe from a distance, the Ministry of Defence said. Last week John Healey revealed that Russia’s Yantar, which is used to map undersea cables, appeared ‘on the edge of UK waters’ for the second time this year. After a Royal Navy frigate and RAF P8 planes were sent to keep track of the ship, Russian crew members took the ‘deeply dangerous’ move of pointing lasers at the pilots, he said. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. HMS Severn, lower section, is seen tracking the Russian corvette RFN Stoikiy off the UK coast. (Picture: United Kingdom Ministry of Defence via AP) The ministry reported a 30 per cent increase in Russian vessels “threatening” UK waters in the past two years. (Picture: MoD/Crown Copyright/PA Wire) Healey told the press conference his message to Russia and its president Vladimir Putin was: ‘We see you, we know what you’re doing, and if the Yantar travels south this week we are ready.’ He added that this was the second time the vessel had been deployed to UK waters this year. The Defence Secretary highlighted the brief Iran-Israel war, recent revelations about Chinese spies in Parliament, and drones in the skies over Europe as evidence the UK is in a ‘new era of threat’. He said: ‘It demands a new era for defence, an era of hard power, strong allies and of sure diplomacy. And as the threat grows, Britain must step up, and we are.’ Earlier this year, two leading experts warned Metro that the UK was ‘sleepwalking into a bloody ambush’. Dr Simon Bennett from the University of Leicester School of Business suggested the UK may not emerge sovereign and free unless it wakes up. Starmer’s refusal to set a deadline on his commitment to spend a larger percentage of GDP on defence only ‘emboldens Putin’, Dr Bennett said. ‘There is no sense that we have developed a war mentality or that we intend to develop a war economy,’ he said. Chatham House Russian expert Keir Giles agreed, but pointed out this year’s defence review did focus on raising ‘civil awareness and resilience’. He said: ‘It seems they’ve recognised that there is a fundamental mission of educating Britain’s public and its voters as to the threats facing them and other UK institutions. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

Jack Osbourne told his campmates that, despite being upset, he was pleased to be in the jungle (Picture: ITV) Key Points summary__ai-icon Jack Osbourne got emotional on I’m A Celebrity, marking four months since his father Ozzy Osbourne’s death Co-star Angry Ginge was praised for supporting Jack and promoting men’s mental health awareness Viewers commend the show’s portrayal of emotional vulnerability and its positive message Created with AI assistance. Quality assured by Metro editors. Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more It was another emotional I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! episode for Jack Osbourne, as he marked four months since his dad, Ozzy Osbourne, died. The 40-year-old opened up to the group around the campfire as he admitted that the previous day had been a ‘delicate’ one. He said: ‘I was doing OK, and then I realised it was the four months since my dad died. Get personalised updates on I'm A Celeb Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we’ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. ‘Had a good cry with Eddie (Kadi)… But ultimately I’m happy, I’m really happy I’m here.’ The group rallied around him, showing their support. Angry Ginge, the youngest of the group at age 24, showed his emotional maturity as he noted: ‘Men cry too.’ The Mancunian showed his softer side as he comforted Jack Osbourne (Picture: ITV) The 40-year-old got emotional on the four-month anniversary of his Dad’s death (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) The comment came after Jack jokingly said: ‘Promise I’ll never cry in front of you again, Ginge.’ To which the internet personality replied: ‘It’s alright, mate; men cry too.’ Fans of the show were delighted with the streamer’s response. Emily O’Neill said on X: ‘The most important message that needs to be broadcast on tv more!’ Alex K Phillips also shared a screenshot of the moment on ITV, writing: ‘Men’s mental health matters too’. @napqueen3000 added: ‘Young men need to be more Ginge, less Andrew Tate. He actually seems like such a nice person. Standing on enjoying sobriety, not being scared of crying, and refusing to touch Ruby’s pants. 10/10.’ Angry Ginge did well in his third Bushtucker trial of the series (Picture: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock) Vogue Williams and Tom Read-Wilson were added to the line-up after the original group went in (Picture: ITV) In the Bush Telegraph, Ginge highlighted why he thought it was important for Jack to be open: ‘I wanted him to speak about it because it’s good for him, for his well-being. ‘And it’s good for the camp because it just shows how comfortable we all are.’ Kelly Brook also vocalised her support for Jack as she told him: ‘We really love you.’ It’s not the first time Jack has got emotional about his dad on the show. Rock legend Ozzy, who was a member of the band Black Sabbath, died aged 76 on July 22. They’d been performing live at Villa Park in Birmingham just 17 days before. In a conversation with Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley, Jack said his death was ‘definitely a shock.’ Jack said his Dad would be fully supportive of his time in the jungle (Picture: Picture Perfect/Shutterstock) He continued: ‘We didn’t know it would be that quick.’ The singer’s health had been in question for a while – he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003 and had coronary artery disease. Ultimately, it was a heart attack that killed him. Fans lined the streets of Birmingham in his memory on the day of Ozzy’s funeral. His wife, Sharon Osbourne, made appearances with their children to read the tributes laid out. With it not being long since his dad’s death, some were surprised to see Jack in the jungle, but he told Lisa that Ozzy would be ‘so supportive of this.’ The TV presenter is being paid £200,000 to do the show, according to The…