Ukraine Faces Challenges as Trump Meets Zelenskyy Amid Kyiv Attack; Diogo Jota Honored at Anfield; UK Tightens Visa Policy for Migrants from DR Congo.
UK Tightens Visa Policy for Migrants from DR Congo
The UK government has imposed new restrictions on visa applications from the Democratic Republic of Congo, reflecting concerns over its migrant return policy and potential security implications.
- UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy — BBC News
- UK government officials said IRA man organised £26.5m bank raid — BBC News
Zelenskyy Prepares for Peace Talks with Trump Amid Major Kyiv Attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to Florida to meet with US President Donald Trump ahead of crucial peace negotiations, just hours after a devastating attack on Kyiv.
- Zelenskyy gets ready for ‘very important’ peace talks with Trump in Florida — Sky News
- Zelenskyy gets ready for peace talks with Trump in Florida – hours after major attack on Kyiv — Sky News
Kyiv Under Siege: Russia’s Assault Tests Peace Efforts
Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv highlights its unwillingness to pursue peace, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The assault has left thousands without power as the city faces unprecedented challenges.
- Attack on Kyiv shows ‘Russia doesn’t want peace’, Zelensky says — BBC News
- Thousands without power in Kyiv after massive Russian attack — BBC News
Diogo Jota’s Children Join Tributes at Anfield
Former clubs of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota are remembered as his sons join the team’s mascots during a match against Wolves, honoring the player’s career.
- Diogo Jota’s children lead tributes before Liverpool v Wolves — BBC News
- Diogo Jota’s sons join mascots at Anfield as star’s former clubs pay tribute — Sky News
Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Begins After Weeks of Deadly Clashes
A ceasefire has been established between Thailand and Cambodia following weeks of intense fighting that resulted in deadly clashes along their disputed border. The agreement comes after diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the violence, which had displaced thousands of people and raised regional tensions.
- Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire begins after weeks of deadly clashes — BBC News
- Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire agreement after weeks of intense fighting — Sky News
Christmas Day Shooting: Man Battles for Life After Tragedy
A man is fighting for his life after being shot on Christmas Day, marking a tragic holiday incident in the UK.
- Christmas Day shooting leaves man fighting for life — Sky News
- The UK’s worst Christmas gifts: Rotten fruit, used pyjamas and a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan — Sky News
Diana, Princess of Wales was more ‘predatory and skilled’ in media war than Prince Charles
A Sky News article highlights that Diana was more predatory and skilled than Prince Charles in navigating the media landscape.
- Diana, Princess of Wales, was more “predatory and skilled” than Prince Charles in media war — Sky News
- Diana ‘was more predatory and skilled’ than Charles in media war — Sky News
Clinton Told to Avoid Public Handshake with Gerry Adams, Records Show
Former President Clinton was reportedly instructed by White House aides not to engage in a public handshake with Irish republican leader Gerry Adams, as documented in declassified records. The advice came amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Ireland over Adams’ peace negotiations during the Northern Ireland conflict.
- Clinton told to to avoid public handshake with Gerry Adams, records show — Sky News
- Clinton told to avoid public handshake with Gerry Adams, records show — Sky News
British-Egyptian Activist Returns to UK After Prison Release
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist who had been imprisoned in Egypt, has returned to the United Kingdom and reunited with his family after his recent release from detention.
- British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted — BBC News
- British-Egyptian activist returns to the UK and reunites with family after prison release — Sky News
UK Royal Trips to Woo Trump and Soldiers on Gap Year Face Criticism
The BBC reports on a royal trip aimed at wooing President Trump, while Sky News highlights controversial Christmas gifts like rotten fruit, used pyjamas, and a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan.
- The Papers: ‘Royal trips to woo Trump’ and ‘Gap year soldiers’ — BBC News
- The UK’s worst Christmas gifts: Rotten fruit, used pyjamas and a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan — Sky News
UK’s Worst Christmas Presents: Used Pyjamas and Other Shocking Gifts
Sky News presents a compilation of the UK’s most disappointing holiday gifts, including used pyjamas and other cringe-worthy presents that left recipients questioning their sanity.