JFK’s Granddaughter Battles Terminal Cancer; Titanic Watch Fetches Record £1.78M at Auction
Countries Compromise on Fossil Fuels in COP30 Climate Deal
At COP30, countries reached a draft climate agreement aimed at accelerating action to combat global warming. The deal includes measures to transition away from fossil fuels and increase financial support for developing nations, though the explicit mention of ‘fossil fuels’ was omitted in favor of a compromise approach.
- COP30: Countries reach draft deal to help speed up climate action — Sky News
- Countries agree compromise climate deal at COP30 – but omit mention of fossil fuels — Sky News
JFK’s Granddaughter Receives Terminal Cancer Diagnosis, Criticizes Relative RFK Jr.
The granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy has announced she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, while simultaneously criticizing her uncle Robert Kennedy Jr.
- JFK’s granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis – as she hits out at relative RFK Jr — Sky News
- JFK’s granddaughter shares terminal cancer diagnosis — BBC News
US Denies Russian Origin of Ukraine Peace Plan Ahead of Talks
The United States denies claims that a proposed peace plan for Ukraine originated with Russia, insisting it authored the document ahead of diplomatic discussions aimed at ending the war.
- US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan after claims of Russian ‘wish list’ — BBC News
- US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan ahead of talks on ending war — BBC News
‘Andrew should give evidence’ and Reeves prepares for Budget
BBC News reports on a story where Andrew is urged to provide testimony, while Reeves discusses preparations related to the upcoming budget.
- ‘Andrew should give evidence’ and Reeves prepares for Budget — BBC News
- ‘Andrew should give evidence’ and Reeves discusses Budget — BBC News
Titanic Passenger’s Watch Sold for Record £1.78M at Auction
A couple purchased the pocket watch of a Titanic passenger for a record-breaking £1.78 million at auction.
- Titanic passenger’s watch sold for record sum — Sky News
- Titanic passenger’s watch sells for record £1.78m at auction — BBC News
Ukraine’s Soldiers Surrounded: Fierce Battle for Key Frontline Towns
Intense fighting erupts in Ukrainian towns as Russian forces surround Ukrainian soldiers, with drones targeting key positions and Russian flags being shot down.
- Fierce battle for frontline towns where Ukraine’s soldiers are surrounded — Sky News
- Fierce battle for key Ukrainian towns – as video shows drone shooting down Russian flag — Sky News
Israeli Strikes in Gaza: At Least 22 Palestinians Killed Amid Reports of Soldier Attacks
Israeli military strikes across Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 22 Palestinians, according to medical and civil defence officials. Sky News reports that Israel is striking Hamas targets following claims that soldiers were attacked.
- Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, medical and civil defence officials say — BBC News
- Israel striking Hamas targets in Gaza after reports soldiers attacked — Sky News
Eindhoven Airport Reopens After Drone Sightings Cease
Following drone sightings that forced the closure of Eindhoven Airport, flights have resumed after authorities confirmed no further threats.
- Eindhoven Airport closed after drone sightings — Sky News
- Flights at Eindhoven Airport resume after drone sightings — Sky News
Starmer’s Diplomatic Tightrope: Keeping the US on His Side Amid Domestic Pressures
Sky News reports that Labour leader Keir Starmer is adopting a ‘whack-a-mole’ strategy to appease US allies while juggling domestic challenges, questioning whether this approach will suffice in maintaining crucial transatlantic relations.
Ovo Energy Plans Hundreds of Job Cuts as Struggle Intensifies
Struggling energy supplier Ovo has announced plans to axe hundreds of jobs in a bid to cut costs and weather its financial difficulties.