Ukraine Destroys Key Russian Oil Refinery Using British Missiles; Pope Urges Peace Amid Global Crises
Ukraine Destroys Key Russian Oil Refinery Using British Missiles
British-supplied missiles targeted and severely damaged a major Russian oil refinery in Ukraine, significantly disrupting Moscow’s energy supplies and boosting Ukrainian forces’ war efforts.
- Ukraine hits major Russian oil refinery with British missiles, officials say — Sky News
- Ukraine and US agree new peace plan after Moscow hit by another deadly bombing — Sky News
Pope Leo Urges ‘Courage’ to End Ukraine War; New Archbishop of Canterbury Makes Pleas Over Gaza and Immigration in Christmas Sermons
In his first Christmas address, Pope Leo calls for courage to end the conflict in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the new Archbishop of Canterbury joins him in making pleas over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and addressing immigration concerns.
- Pope and new Archbishop of Canterbury make pleas over Gaza and immigration in Christmas sermons — Sky News
- Pope Leo urges ‘courage’ to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address — BBC News
Forest Fulcrum Robertson: A Talented, Highly Skilled Outside-Left
The BBC News article highlights Forest’s talented outside-left Robertson, praising him as ‘unbelievable’ and underscoring his crucial role in the team.
- Forest fulcrum Robertson – ‘a talented, highly skilled, unbelievable outside-left’ — BBC News
- For Palestinian Christians, return of Bethlehem celebrations mark opportunity to revive hope — Sky News
Royal Family Attends Christmas Church Service at Sandringham
The Queen and members of the royal family gathered for a traditional Christmas church service at Sandringham, with Prince Andrew’s daughters joining them in attendance.
- In Pictures: The Royal Family attend Christmas Day church service – joined by Andrew’s daughters — Sky News
- Royal Family gather for Christmas service at Sandringham — BBC News
Turkey Detains 115 ISIS Suspects Planning New Year’s Attacks
Turkish authorities have arrested 115 suspected members of the Islamic State who were allegedly planning attacks during the upcoming New Year celebrations.
- Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects ‘planning New Year’s attacks’ — BBC News
- Turkey detains 115 IS suspects ‘planning New Year’s attacks’ — BBC News
Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
A Democratic board member in a vote to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center sued to remove it, claiming she was silenced during the proceedings.
- Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center — BBC News
- Democratic board member muted during Kennedy Center vote sues to remove Trump’s name — BBC News
Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
In a closely contested Honduran presidential election, Trump-aligned candidate Nasry Asfura narrowly secured victory, defeating the opposition candidate in a decisive win.
- Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election — BBC News
- Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election — BBC News
Deadly Bomb Blast in Nigeria Mosque Kills Five
A powerful bomb explosion at a crowded mosque in Nigeria has claimed the lives of five people, underscoring the ongoing security challenges and sectarian tensions in the region.
- Bomb blast in Nigeria’s packed mosque kills five — BBC News
- Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five — BBC News
U.S. Authorities Discover One Million More Epstein Documents
Officials from U.S. authorities have uncovered an additional one million documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, expanding the trove of evidence and information already obtained in connection with the high-profile pedophilia case.
- Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case — BBC News
- US authorities discover a million more Epstein documents, officials say — BBC News
Boat Slides ‘Like Titanic’ into Massive Hole After Whitchurch Embankment Collapse
A boat plunged into a large hole after the Whitchurch embankment canal collapse. Video shows the vessel sliding in like the ill-fated Titanic ship.