British Social Media Campaigner Detention Blocked as US Judge Rules Against Censorship
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner amid censorship row
A US judge has temporarily halted the planned detention of a British social media activist facing charges related to online content deemed extremist by authorities. The case highlights ongoing tensions between free speech protections and government efforts to curb radicalization narratives, particularly in regions affected by militant groups like Islamic State.
- US judge blocks detention of British free speech campaigner — Sky News
- US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria — BBC News
- US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner — BBC News
- US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump — BBC News
Christmas Day TV Ratings Dominated by Royal News
The King’s Christmas message topped the ratings, while BBC Sport highlighted MMA stars from Dagestan excelling in their respective sports and Manchester United’s player.
- The Papers: ‘Royal trips to woo Trump’ and ‘Gap year soldiers’ — BBC News
- The King’s message tops Christmas Day TV ratings — BBC News
- The brothers from Dagestan shining in MMA and for Man Utd — BBC News
UK’s Worst Christmas Presents: Used Pyjamas Among the Most Embarrassing Gifts
Sky News reports on a compilation of UK residents sharing their most mortifying Christmas gifts, including used pyjamas and other embarrassing presents.
Trump’s claims ISIS targeted in Nigeria ‘sketchy’, presidential adviser tells Sky News
A presidential adviser for Donald Trump disputes the former president’s claim that U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria were aimed at ISIS, calling the statement ‘sketchy’.
- Trump’s claims ISIS targeted in Nigeria ‘sketchy’, presidential adviser tells Sky News — Sky News
- Trump’s claim US airstrikes in Nigeria hit ISIS targets ‘sketchy’, presidential adviser tells Sky News — Sky News
Three People Unaccounted for After Boxing Day House Fire
A house fire on Boxing Day resulted in three individuals remaining missing after the incident.
- Three unaccounted for after Boxing Day house fire — Sky News
- Three people unaccounted for after house fire — BBC News
Zelensky and Trump Set to Discuss Ending Russian War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss strategies for ending the ongoing Russian war, following reports that Trump stated he won’t provide any assistance until Zelensky’s approval.
- Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war — BBC News
- Zelenskyy ‘doesn’t have anything until I’ve approved it’, says Trump – as peace talks loom — Sky News
Russia Downes Seven Storm Shadow Missiles in Ukraine Amid Trump Meeting
Russian forces successfully intercepted seven Storm Shadow cruise missiles launched by Russia against Ukraine, amid President Zelenskyy’s scheduled meeting with former US President Donald Trump on Sunday. The incident highlights escalating tensions as the conflict enters its second year.
- Russia ‘downs seven Storm Shadow missiles’ – as Zelenskyy set for Trump meeting on Sunday — Sky News
- Russia ‘downs seven Storm Shadow missiles’ – as Zelenskyy set for Trump meeting — Sky News
Man Found Dead on Christmas Day Street; Search Ceased for Two Swimmers Missing at Sea
A man died after being discovered injured in the street on Christmas Day, while a search operation was called off for two swimmers who went missing at sea during the holiday.
- Man dies after being found injured on street on Christmas Day — BBC News
- Search called off for two Christmas Day swimmers missing at sea — BBC News
England’s bowlers find optimal line and length
After struggling with inconsistent line, England’s pacers discover the right length to trouble Australia, leading to a crucial total in Melbourne.
- England’s bowlers finally find right length — BBC News
- England rolled for 110 on chaotic day in Melbourne — BBC News
US Talk Show Host Targets Trump in Alternative Christmas Message
Jimmy Kimmel delivers an alternative Christmas message critiquing Trump’s policies as ‘tyranny’, drawing on his satirical approach.