A once-sleeping subduction zone beneath the Gibraltar Strait is showing signs of stirring, with new research suggesting it could spell changes for the Atlantic Ocean.

Subduction zone stirring beneath Gibraltar Strait, research warns it may ‘invade’ Atlantic ocean

Orcas or killer whales are the ocean's biggest predators. According to experts more than 50,000 of them exist across the world. A unique subpopulation of orcas - the Iberian killer whale - lives in the northeast Atlantic. The endangered species are creating headlines. Since 2020 they have been targeting vessels in the straits of Gibraltar near Spain.

Orcas targeting vessels in Gibraltar strait

Gibraltar accused Spain of a “gross violation of British sovereignty”. This happened after two customs officials entered the British overseas territory during an anti-smuggling operation. Watch further to know more.

Gibraltar: Two Spanish officials injured while chasing smuggler

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Wednesday (December 13) said that Britain and Spain have made "significant progress" in talks over an agreement to secure Gibraltar's post-Brexit relationship with the European Union "Significant progress has been made.

'Significant progress' with Spain in Gibraltar talks, says Britain

A court has revealed that a superyacht connected to a sanctioned Russian businessman sold for $37.5 million at auction in Gibraltar last month after being ordered to do so by creditor JP Morgan.

Superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian fetched $37.5 million at auction in Gibraltar

Following the collision of a bulk carrier with a liquefied natural gas tanker off Gibraltar, divers have sealed two tank vents that leaked fuel from the former. The carrier was damaged and later beached, local authorities said on Thursday.

Gibraltar collision: Two tank vents leaking oil from bulk carrier OS 35 sealed

Gibraltar was voting Thursday on plans to ease draconian abortion laws in a referendum delayed for over a year by the coronavirus pandemic. The issue has exposed sharply opposing views within the tiny, normally closely-knit British enclave at the southernmost tip of Spain, which is home to some 32,000 people.

Gibraltar votes in postponed abortion referendum

In what can potentially be a major start of a post-Brexit legal battle between the European Union and UK, the EU has announced that it will take legal action against UK over Gibraltar tax.

EU takes legal action against UK over Gibraltar tax

The governments of Gibraltar and Isle of Man have said that they will not house asylum seekers on behalf of the United Kingdom. British Home Secretary Priti Patel is mulling plans to send people to processing centres abroad to overhaul the immigration system, according to the Daily Mail and the Times.

Gibraltar, Isle of Man rule out housing asylum seekers for Britain

Gibraltarians breathed a sigh of relief and caution after London and Madrid reached a consensus on Friday to let the territory become part of Europe's passport-free zone.

Big relief and some caution for Gibraltarians after UK-Spain deal

The United Kingdom and the european union sealed a crucial trade deal it covers most aspects of post-brexit for United Kingdom. Though there is one sticking point still remains, that it's a small slice of land located on the tip of Iberian Peninsula Called Gibraltar, Watch this report to know more.

Spain & U.K. Discusses Border Policing on Gibraltar

However, even without a deal, there will be provisions in place for those who work on one side of the border and live on the other.

Your Story: Spain to allow free movement for Gibraltar workers after Brexit

Gibraltar was never on Bruno Miani's list of places to visit -- but that all changed when the pandemic upended his plans to marry his girlfriend in Dublin where they live.

Foreigners flock to Gibraltar to wed during pandemic

On August 28, 1965, a group of Indian soldiers led by Major Ranjit Singh Dayal captured the strategic Haji Pir pass that Pakistan had been using to infiltrate the Kashmir valley.

Operation Gibraltar: The day when Pakistan infiltrated deep within India through Haji Pir pass

Switzerland qualified for Euro 2020 with an easy 6-1 win away to Gibraltar in their final Group D qualifying match on Monday with Cedric Itten scoring twice. The Swiss topped the group with 17 points, one ahead of Denmark who also qualified.

Switzerland qualify for Euro 2020 with win over Gibraltar

Iran has claimed that it released seven Indian crew members aboard the 'Stena Impero', the British-flagged oil tanker, seized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in July, the country's foreign ministry spokesperson Abbas Mousavi said on Wednesday.

Iran releases 7 Indian crew members from seized British tanker

Iranian tanker Adrian Darya, at the centre of a dispute between Washington and Tehran, has changed course away from the Turkish coast, Refinitiv ship tracking data showed on Thursday.

Iranian tanker changes course away from Turkish coast: Report

Grace 1 - an Iranian tanker was seized by Gibraltar in July. This tanker was accused of carrying oil to Syria. This seizure of tanker had increased the tensions between the U.S. & Iran. But finally, this tanker has been released from British overseas territory.

Iranian tanker to finally set sail from Gibraltar out of British overseas territory

Detained Iran tanker departs after Gibraltar rejects US demand The Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a diplomatic dispute has departed from Gibraltar after the British overseas territory rejected a US demand to seize the vessel.

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Washington's attempts to seize Iran's oil tanker Adrian Darya (former Grace 1), which was released by the Gibraltar authorities last week and has already left the UK overseas territory, will have grave consequences, the Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, said on Monday.

Washington's attempt to seize Iran's oil tanker to have grave consequences: Tehran

The Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a diplomatic dispute has departed from Gibraltar after the British overseas territory rejected a US demand to seize the vessel.

Detained Iran tanker departs after Gibraltar rejects US demand

The Iranian tanker caught in a stand-off between Tehran and the West is expected to leave Gibraltar on Sunday night, Iran's ambassador to Britain said, hours after the British territory rejected a US request to detain the vessel further.

Iranian tanker expected to leave Gibraltar late Sunday: Iran's envoy to UK

Gibraltar on Sunday rejected a US demand to seize an Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a diplomatic dispute as it prepared to leave the British overseas territory after weeks of detention.

Gibraltar rejects US demand to seize Iranian oil tanker

An Iranian oil tanker is being reflagged and is preparing to sail to the Mediterranean, Iran's state television reported on Friday, after Gibraltar, decided to free the seized ship.

Iran tanker prepares to leave after Gibraltar decides to free it: Report

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