Trump Names Envoy to Greenland Amid Danish Tensions; New Driverless Taxis Set for UK Streets in 2026
Trump Names Envoy to Greenland, Sparking Row with Denmark; New Uber-backed Driverless Taxis to Hit UK Streets in 2026
Trump appoints a new envoy to Greenland amid tensions with Denmark over the territory’s potential US statehood. Meanwhile, plans for Uber-backed driverless taxis are set to launch on UK streets by 2026.
- New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US — BBC News
- New Uber backed driverless taxis to hit UK streets in 2026 — Sky News
- Trump names envoy to Greenland, sparking fresh row with Denmark — BBC News
- Trump’s new Greenland envoy intends to make territory ‘a part of the US’ — Sky News
Major incident declared over Shropshire canal sinkhole
A major incident has been declared over a significant sinkhole that affected a canal in Shropshire, resulting in the drainage of water and swallowing of narrowboats.
- Major incident declared over Shropshire canal sinkhole — BBC News
- Major incident declared over canal ‘sinkhole’ — BBC News
- Major incident declared as sinkhole affects canal — Sky News
- Major incident declared as sinkhole drains canal and swallows narrowboats — Sky News
Thailand and Cambodia to Hold Ceasefire Talks Amid Regional Efforts
Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers will meet for ceasefire talks following escalating conflict between the two nations. The South East Asian bloc is actively seeking a resolution to end the deadly dispute.
- Thailand, Cambodia agree to talks in bid to end deadly conflict – minister — BBC News
- Thailand and Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks, says foreign minister — BBC News
- South East Asian bloc meet to seek end to Thailand-Cambodia conflict — BBC News
- South East Asian bloc to seek end to Thailand-Cambodia fighting — BBC News
Bondi gunmen meticulously planned attack for months, police allege
Suspects in Bondi Beach shooting trained extensively and threw explosives before attack, according to police.
- Bondi gunmen ‘meticulously’ planned attack for months, police allege — BBC News
- Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack and practised shooting weeks before, police allege — BBC News
- Bondi Beach shooting suspect trained with father before attack, police say — Sky News
Villagers Call Reopened Bridge a Temporary Solution Amid Ongoing Needs
Residents of the affected village express concern that the recently reopened bridge may provide only temporary relief, emphasizing the need for a permanent, more substantial infrastructure upgrade.
- Villagers fear reopened bridge is only a short-term fix — BBC News
- Villagers fear reopened bridge fixes are only ‘sticking plaster’ — BBC News
- ‘We need a new bridge’, say villagers after months of closure — BBC News
Gun Attacks Linked to ‘Toxic World of Drugs’
Recent gun attacks in Northern Ireland have been attributed to the region’s deep-seated issues with drug trafficking and criminal activity, according to Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MLA Gavin Robinson. The attacks highlight the ongoing link between organized crime, drug distribution networks, and violence in the area.
- Gun attacks linked to ‘toxic world of drugs’ – DUP MLA — BBC News
- Gun attacks linked to ‘toxic world of drugs’ — BBC News
‘A beautiful human being’: Stars gather for Mani’s funeral
Celebrity mourners, including Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller and David Beckham, attend Gary Mounfield Mani’s funeral in tribute to the late Oasis drummer.
UK Economic Slowdown Confirmed by New Official Figures
Official economic data released today confirms that the UK is experiencing a slowdown in its growth. The figures indicate a deceleration in key indicators, signaling potential challenges for policymakers and businesses as they navigate the evolving economic landscape.
Resident Doctor Pay Talks Stalemate as Strike Looms
Negotiations over resident doctors’ pay continue amid looming strikes, with talks set to resume after the Christmas break.
- Resident doctor pay talks to continue over Christmas as strike looms — BBC News
- Gray ‘aims to avoid resident doctors strike’ as negotiations continue — BBC News
US Lawmakers and Attorney General at Odds Over Epstein Files
US lawmakers are threatening legal action against the current Attorney General over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, amid ongoing disputes between Congress and executive branch officials.
- US lawmakers threaten legal action against Attorney General over Epstein files — BBC News
- US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough — BBC News
Nigerian Catholic School Pupils Freed After Kidnapping; Bondi Attack Linked to ‘Tennis Ball Bomb’
All pupils kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school have been freed, according to officials. New documents reveal that alleged Bondi gunmen used what authorities described as a ‘tennis ball bomb’ in their attack.
- All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free – officials — BBC News
- Alleged Bondi gunmen threw ‘tennis ball bomb’, new documents say — BBC News
Russian General Killed in Moscow Blast, Officials Confirm
A Russian military general was killed when his car exploded in Moscow, according to officials. The blast is being investigated as a possible car bomb attack.
- Russian general killed in explosion in Moscow, officials say — BBC News
- Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say — BBC News
Doctors Return to Work After 5-Day Strike in England
After a five-day strike, doctors have returned to work in England following negotiations and assurances of improved working conditions.
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