Trump Seizes Venezuelan Tankers to Build “Golden Fleet”, UK Faces Hottest Year Yet, Man Jailed for Racist Attack, and More Headlines: 2025 Likely Record-Breaking Year for UK Temperatures as Global Events Erupt.
Trump’s Oil Ambitions: US Seizes Venezuelan Tankers and Plans Golden Fleet
President Trump asserts the US will retain or sell oil from seized Venezuelan tankers, signals pursuit of a third tanker linked to Venezuela, and announces plans for ‘Golden Fleet’ battleships named after himself.
- Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela — BBC News
- Trump says US is pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela — BBC News
- Trump unveils plans for ‘Golden Fleet’ battleships named after himself — BBC News
- Trump says US ‘has to have’ Greenland after naming special envoy — BBC News
US Comic’s Antisemitism Charity Lawsuit Quashed for Seeking ‘Cancelling’
A lawsuit against US comedian Reginald D Hunter by an antisemitism charity seeking to have him ‘cancelled’ has been dismissed. The court rejected the bid to silence Hunter, emphasizing protection of free speech.
- Summons against US comic brought by antisemitism charity quashed for seeking to have him ‘cancelled’ — Sky News
Burglars Duped by Grindr App Face Jail Time
Two burglars who used the Grindr dating app to lure victims into breaking into their homes have been sentenced to jail, highlighting how social media platforms can be exploited for criminal purposes.
Man Killed in Unprovoked Racist Attack While Taking Food to His Mother
Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering a man who was bringing food to his mother during an unprovoked racist attack.
- Teens guilty of murdering man in unprovoked racist attack as he took food to his mum — BBC News
- Teens guilty of unprovoked racist murder of man taking food to his mum — BBC News
Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine’s Odesa Region with Missile and Drone Assault
Russian forces launched a major missile and drone barrage targeting key areas in the Ukrainian region of Odesa, escalating hostilities and raising concerns over civilian safety.
- Russia launches major deadly missile and drone attack on Ukraine — Sky News
- Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa — BBC News
Man Appears in Court Charged with 56 Sexual Offences Against Ex-Wife, Five Other Men Also Accused
A man faces charges of 56 sexual offences against his ex-wife, while five additional men are also accused of similar crimes.
- Man appears in court charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife – as five other men also charged — Sky News
- Man in court charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife – as five others also charged — Sky News
2025 Likely to Be UK’s Hottest Year on Record, Met Office Warns
The Met Office predicts that 2025 could become the hottest year ever recorded in the UK, based on current temperature trends.
- 2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office — BBC News
- 2025 likely to be UK’s hottest on record, says Met Office — BBC News
Wildfire-hit town wins €468m in Spain’s Christmas lottery
A town devastated by wildfires has won a massive €468 million prize in Spain’s annual Christmas lottery, providing financial relief to the affected community.
- Wildfire-hit town wins €468m in Spain’s Christmas lottery — BBC News
- Wildfire-hit town wins 468m euros in Spain’s Christmas lottery — BBC News
Palestinians Watch Helplessly as Israeli Diggers Demolish Homes in East Jerusalem
In a distressing incident captured by Sky News, Israeli diggers were seen tearing down Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem. The residents expressed profound despair, stating ‘no one is here to help us,’ highlighting the urgent need for international intervention amid ongoing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
- ‘No one is here to help us’: Palestinians watch on as Israeli diggers tear down their homes in East Jerusalem — Sky News
- ‘No one is here to help us’: Palestinians watch as Israeli diggers tear down homes in East Jerusalem — Sky News
Greta Thunberg Arrested at Protest Supporting Palestine Action Hunger Strikers
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested during a protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers, joining others standing in solidarity with the cause.
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