Trump Meets Netanyahu Amid Middle East Focus and Other Controversial Events of the Year
Trump Meets Netanyahu, Focus Shifts to Middle East Issues
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida as discussions turn toward Middle Eastern conflicts and peace efforts.
- Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to Middle East issues — BBC News
- Trump offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says — Sky News
- Trump to meet Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to Middle East issues — BBC News
- Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but ‘thorny issues’ remain — BBC News
- Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat – but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine — BBC News
British-Egyptian Dissident Apologises for Controversial Tweets Amid Tory Calls for UK Deportation
A British-Egyptian dissident has apologized for tweets deemed controversial, amid calls from the Conservative party for his deportation from the UK. The apology follows pressure from government officials and political parties over social media posts.
- British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation — BBC News
- Egyptian dissident sorry for tweets after calls for deportation from UK — BBC News
- Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation — BBC News
- ‘Right’ for British-Egyptian activist to apologise over social media posts, says Downing Street — Sky News
- Egyptian dissident sorry for tweets as Tories push for deportation from UK — BBC News
Shocking Moments of 2025: The Year in Controversy and Surprising Events
A compilation of the most unexpected, bizarre, and controversial moments that dominated headlines in 2025, ranging from political scandals to unusual scientific developments.
- The Papers: ‘Push to strip Egyptian’s UK citizenship’ and ‘God created Bardot’ — BBC News
- The most shocking, unusual and WTF moments of 2025 — Sky News
- The words from my dad that saved me as a new parent — BBC News
Man Charged with Murder of Grandfather Who Died Days After Being Punched Outside Village Pub
A man has been charged with murder after his grandfather died days following a violent attack outside a village pub, where he was punched.
- Man charged with murder of grandfather who died days after being punched outside village pub — Sky News
- Man ‘carrying handgun’ shot and killed by police after car crash — Sky News
- Man shot dead by police after car crash — Sky News
Chinese Military Conducts Drills Around Taiwan Amid ‘Separatist Forces’ Warning
China has increased military drills around Taiwan, issuing a clear warning against ‘separatist forces’. The exercises come amid heightened tensions and diplomatic pressure.
- Chinese aircraft and navy conduct drills around Taiwan in warning against ‘external interference’ — Sky News
- China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to ‘separatist forces’ — BBC News
- China to hold military drills around Taiwan as warning to ‘separatist forces’ — BBC News
Activist Apologizes for Historic ‘Extremist’ Tweets, Starmer Faces Deportation Pressure
Sky News reports that an activist has apologized for historic tweets labeled as extremist, acknowledging some may have been misunderstood. Meanwhile, pressure mounts on Starmer to deport the individual over these controversial posts.
- Activist apologises for historic tweets – but says some were ‘misunderstood’ — Sky News
- Starmer under pressure to deport activist over historic ‘extremist’ tweets — Sky News
- Activist apologies over historic ‘extremist’ tweets – as Starmer faces deportation pressure — Sky News
Anthony Joshua Car Crash: Two Friends Killed
Two close friends of Anthony Joshua were killed in a car crash involving the boxer’s vehicle. The Nigerian president has named them.
- Two people killed in Anthony Joshua car crash named by Nigerian president — Sky News
- Two people killed in Anthony Joshua car crash named as ‘close friends’ of boxer — Sky News
Octopus Energy to Sell Stake in $10bn Kraken Software Arm
UK energy firm Octopus Energy plans to sell its stake in $10 billion software company Kraken, expanding its focus on renewable energy and exiting the tech sector.
Three Police Officers and Six Militants Killed in Turkey Shooting; Netanyahu to Discuss Multiple War Fronts with Trump
A shooting incident in Turkey resulted in the deaths of three police officers and six militants, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled for talks with US President Donald Trump focusing on multiple international conflicts.
- Three police officers and six militants killed in shooting in Turkey — Sky News
- Three war fronts on the agenda as Netanyahu set for talks with Trump — Sky News
Zelenskyy’s poker face reveals all as Trump stumbles in peace talks
Following a recent exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump, an analysis of the president’s reaction to Zelenskyy suggests that his demeanor betrayed unease about the peace negotiations.
- It’s easy to get lost in multi-point plans and spin – but Zelenskyy’s reaction to Trump said it all — Sky News
- Zelenskyy’s reaction to Trump said it all as his poker face slipped after peace talks — Sky News
Mexico Train Derailment: At Least 13 Dead, Nearly 100 Injured
A train derailment in Mexico has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and nearly 100 injuries. The incident occurred when the train derailed, causing widespread damage and chaos on the tracks.