ON TWITTER

#USSJOHNSMCCAIN

The US Navy confirmed that destroyer USS John S Mccain was ‘involved in a collision’ with a merchant vessel ‘while underway east of Singapore’. Ten sailors were missing and five injured. @mhmilliken reported: “US Navy says USS John Mccain, a guided-missile destroyer, collides with merchant ship off Singapore. ‘Sustained damage to port side aft’.” @realdonaldtrump said: “Thoughts & prayers are with our US Navy sailors aboard the #Ussjohnsmccain where search & rescue efforts are underway.” @rebebebozo speculated: “2 Collisions with US Navy ships in 2 months after years without 1 seems more than coincidental.” @Bbcjamescook tweeted: “‘That’s too bad’ President Trump told reporters when asked about the collision involving a US warship which has left ten sailors missing.”

#BIGBEN

At midday on Monday, the famous bell tolled its last until 2021. Approximately 20 ‘traditionalist’ MPS are expected to gather to observe the final bongs before the clock tower is silenced for maintenance work. @Monarchyuk grumbled: “I think I have heard Big Ben twice in the flesh. Do I care that it won’t ring for four years? MPS and media need to get priorities straight!” @tracymcveigh added: “It’s a clock. It’s fine” @tonysheps joked: “After midday Big Ben will fall silent for 4 years due to essential maintenance. I suppose they’ll be working around the clock.”

#GAMEOFTHRONES

Episode six of the latest season of the hit fantasy was packed with wall-to-wall action and shocks. Many took to Twitter to share their views. @brandonbitt complained: “Major plot holes are starting to show #Gameofthones are rushing things which it’s never known for.” @Ladyteejay3 tweeted: “I am NOT ok after #Gameofthrones & I have so many emotions! Important question: where can I get Dany’s ‘Winter Slay’ outfit??” @kumailn mused: “There are some very fine people among the White Walkers. There are many sides to this conflict.” @colt_katana gushed: “Loved the battle, this is one of my favourite scenes.”