Colombia Faces Threat from US Military Action Amid Escalating Global Crises
US Military Action Threatens Colombia, President Warns
President of Colombia voices concerns over potential US military intervention, citing a ‘real threat’ to national security.
- There is a ‘real threat’ of US military action against Colombia, president tells BBC — BBC News
- Colombia sees ‘real threat’ of US military action, president tells BBC — BBC News
- The secret mission to fly a president’s body back home – pilot speaks to the BBC — BBC News
Protests Intensify in Iran Amid Calls from Exiled Crown Prince
Iranian authorities crackdown on demonstrations as internet shutdowns continue; reports of foreign agents allegedly instigating unrest.
- Protests intensify in Iran after call from exiled crown prince — Sky News
- Protests intensify in Iran as internet is shut down — Sky News
- Probe into police response to attack linked to Huntingdon train stabbings — Sky News
Sudan’s Thousand-Day War: 70% of Population in Need Amid Continued Bombing of Key Cities
Sky News reports that after 1,000 days of conflict in Sudan, an estimated 70% of the population requires assistance due to ongoing bombardment of major cities. The humanitarian crisis has left nearly 30 million people in dire need as the war enters its thousandth day.
- 1,000 days of war in Sudan: 70% of population in need as bombing of key cities continues — Sky News
- 1,000 days of war in Sudan: 70% of population in need as key cities bombed — Sky News
- 1,000 days of war in Sudan: 30 million people in need as key cities bombed — Sky News
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Faces Backlash Over Deepfake Controversy
After user outcry over sexually explicit deepfakes generated by Elon Musk’s Grok AI, the image editing feature has been restricted to paid X users.
- Elon Musk’s Grok AI image editing limited to paid X users after deepfakes — BBC News
- Elon Musk’s X limits Grok AI image editing after outcry over sexualised deepfakes — BBC News
Kate’s ‘Deeply Personal’ Nature Series Helps Her Discover What It Means to Be Alive
The Queen participated in a nature documentary series that allowed her to connect with the natural world. The immersive experience helped Kate discover the profound meaning of life and her place within it, according to royal commentator Roger Fenwick.
- Kate says ‘deeply personal’ nature series helped her ‘discover what it means to be alive’ — Sky News
- Video from ‘deeply personal’ series released on Kate’s birthday — Sky News
Deadly Landfill Collapse in the Philippines Leaves One Dead and Dozens Trapped
A massive landfill collapse near Manila, Philippines, has resulted in at least one fatality and dozens of people trapped under rubble. Rescue efforts are underway to locate and extract those still missing.
- One dead, dozens trapped after giant landfill collapses in Philippines — BBC News
- One dead, 38 missing after massive landfill collapses in Philippines — BBC News
Storm Goretti Brings Powerful Winds and Heavy Snow, Leaving 65,000 Without Power
Storm Goretti is slamming the UK with hurricane-force winds of up to 99mph and heavy snowfall, prompting widespread power outages. The storm has already knocked out electricity for over 60,000 properties across Scotland and northern England as it moves northeastward.
- Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds and snow as 57,000 properties lose power — BBC News
- Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds and snow as 65,000 properties lose power — BBC News
Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners as Oil Industry Challenges Persist
The Venezuelan government has started releasing political prisoners, while reports suggest that reviving the country’s oil industry may be more difficult than previously thought.
- Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners — BBC News
- Reviving Venezuela’s oil industry may be harder than Trump thinks — Sky News
Political prisoners freed from brutal jail in Caracas: a significant development
Sky News reports that political prisoners are being released from a notorious jail in Venezuela, marking an important step forward for human rights and freedom of expression in the country.
- Political prisoners are being freed from a brutal jail in Caracas. It’s a significant development — Sky News
- Political prisoners are being freed from a brutal jail in Caracas. This is significant — Sky News
Arsenal’s Martinelli Apologises for Attempting to Push Injured Liverpool Defender Bradley Off Pitch
Liverpool defender Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was injured during Arsenal’s match, and Arsenal winger Martinelli attempted to push him off the pitch. Following criticism, Martinelli issued an apology.
- Arsenal’s Martinelli apologises for pushing injured Liverpool defender Bradley off pitch — BBC News
- Arsenal’s Martinelli apologises for attempting to push injured Liverpool defender Bradley off pitch — BBC News
‘Pub tax U-turn’ and ‘caring Catherine’
The BBC reports on a policy reversal regarding pub taxes in the UK, alongside coverage of a compassionate caregiver named Catherine.
- ‘Pub tax U-turn’ and ‘caring Catherine’ — BBC News
- The Papers: ‘Pub tax U-turn’ and ‘caring Catherine’ — BBC News
Denmark Feels ‘Bullied’ by US Over Greenland: Ex-Premier Warns of ‘Extremely Dangerous Situation’
Denmark perceives the US’s stance on Greenland as an act of aggression, feeling bullied and warning that the situation could escalate to an ‘extremely dangerous’ scenario.
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