French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview

Chris Philp, the Shadow Home Secretary, was interrupted by a French Navy vessel conducting a shooting drill while he was giving a live BBC interview. The vessel fired 17 shots during the incident, causing a disruption to the broadcast. Philp was seemingly unphased by the sudden interruption and continued with the interview. The unexpected drill added an unusual element to the live broadcast.

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