Lauren Frayer

from northern England says the concern is now ecological. One of the ships involved in the collision is a U.S.-flagged tanker that was carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military, fuel which is now leaking into the sea. TV footage shows thick black smoke, firefighting helicopters and lifeboats.

This is happening in a busy North Sea waterway with shipping traffic between England, the Netherlands and Germany.

This is happening in a busy North Sea waterway with shipping traffic between England, the Netherlands and Germany.

In a video posted to social media, King Charles sits at a big wooden desk at Buckingham Palace with a vintage radio on-air sign lit up, talking about his love of disco, reggae and afro beats.

In a video posted to social media, King Charles sits at a big wooden desk at Buckingham Palace with a vintage radio on-air sign lit up, talking about his love of disco, reggae and afro beats.

The video then cuts to a military marching band outside playing Bob Marley. This playlist fit for a king is called The King's Music Room. The palace says it's the soundtrack of King Charles' life, from 1930s standards to Kylie Minogue.

The video then cuts to a military marching band outside playing Bob Marley. This playlist fit for a king is called The King's Music Room. The palace says it's the soundtrack of King Charles' life, from 1930s standards to Kylie Minogue.

Lauren Freyer, NPR News, London.

Lauren Freyer, NPR News, London.

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Well, we're going to have to see whether hugs and cheers outside and words of shock and support translate into action. After this summit, I hopped on the phone with Lord Peter Ricketts. He's a member of the House of Lords, a former UK ambassador to France and NATO. And I asked him to gauge the mood among leaders.

Well, we're going to have to see whether hugs and cheers outside and words of shock and support translate into action. After this summit, I hopped on the phone with Lord Peter Ricketts. He's a member of the House of Lords, a former UK ambassador to France and NATO. And I asked him to gauge the mood among leaders.

Well, we're going to have to see whether hugs and cheers outside and words of shock and support translate into action. After this summit, I hopped on the phone with Lord Peter Ricketts. He's a member of the House of Lords, a former UK ambassador to France and NATO. And I asked him to gauge the mood among leaders.

Well, Britain and France say they're working with Ukraine on their own ceasefire plan, which they'll present to the U.S. It may entail deployment of British peacekeepers. Here's what Prime Minister Starmer said last night.

Well, Britain and France say they're working with Ukraine on their own ceasefire plan, which they'll present to the U.S. It may entail deployment of British peacekeepers. Here's what Prime Minister Starmer said last night.

Well, Britain and France say they're working with Ukraine on their own ceasefire plan, which they'll present to the U.S. It may entail deployment of British peacekeepers. Here's what Prime Minister Starmer said last night.

And by heavy lifting, he means funding Europe's defence. You know, since World War II, the US has basically guaranteed Europe's security. But if that's no longer the priority under President Trump, European leaders say they're going to have to step up. Starmer has hiked British defence spending. He said other countries have pledged to do the same.

And by heavy lifting, he means funding Europe's defence. You know, since World War II, the US has basically guaranteed Europe's security. But if that's no longer the priority under President Trump, European leaders say they're going to have to step up. Starmer has hiked British defence spending. He said other countries have pledged to do the same.