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US Seizes Two Oil Tankers Off Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions
The United States has seized control of two Venezuelan oil tankers near the country’s coast, escalating tensions following earlier seizures. Brazilian officials have issued a warning about potential maritime security risks in the region.
- US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast — BBC News
- US seizes vessel off Venezuela’s coast, officials say — BBC News
- US seizes another tanker off Venezuela – as Brazil issues warning — Sky News
- US carries out ‘massive’ strike against IS in Syria — BBC News
- US to strip alleged Bosnian war criminal of citizenship — BBC News
Publisher Drops David Walliams Amid Inappropriate Behavior Allegations
Renowned author David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK following accusations of inappropriate behavior. The decision comes after the company terminated its publishing relationship with the entertainer.
- David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after publisher drops him — BBC News
- David Walliams dropped by publisher after allegations of inappropriate behaviour — Sky News
Water Supplies Restored to 1,000 Homes After Main Repair
Following a complex mains repair in the water distribution network, supplies have been successfully restored to approximately 1,000 homes that had experienced temporary disruptions due to the issue.
- Water supplies restored to 1,000 homes after complex mains repair — BBC News
- Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures from Epstein files — BBC News
Prince William Takes Prince George to Homelessness Charity He Visited with Diana
Prince William visits a charity home he spent time at as a child with Diana, followed by helping prepare Christmas lunch for the homeless.
- William takes George to homeless charity he visited as a child with Diana — BBC News
- William and George help prepare Christmas lunch for the homeless — Sky News
Australia’s Gun Control Falters After Bondi Mass Shooting
The Australian state of New South Wales plans to ban chants associated with the radical Palestinian group, Hamas, following a deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The incident highlights how Australia, once praised as a leader in strict gun control policies, now faces challenges in preventing such violence despite stringent laws.
- Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting — BBC News
- Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control – Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality — BBC News
Putin warns West over ‘respect’ as he rejects new Western sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed that Russia will not start any more wars if the West treats Russia with respect, during an interview with the BBC. Speaking ahead of a visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders, Putin accused Western nations of deceiving Russia and said Moscow is ‘not interested’ in sanctions imposed by the EU, UK and US.
- Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect — BBC News
- Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia — BBC News
German Court Jails Man for Drugging, Raping and Filming Wife Over Years
A German man has been sentenced to prison after drugging, raping and filming his wife over several years, then posting the videos online.
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