Khaleda Zia: Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister and Leader; Anthony Joshua’s Car Crash Injuries Reported; Trump Seeks Middle East Peace Negotiations; Octopus Energy Sells Stake in Kraken Software Arm.
Khaleda Zia: Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister and Leader
Khaleda Zia, the widow of Bangladesh’s slain leader, became the nation’s first female prime minister in the 1990s. Known as a ‘shy housewife’ early on, she led Bangladesh through turbulent political times during the 1990s and 2000s before passing away at age 80.
- Khaleda Zia: Slain leader’s widow who became Bangladesh’s first female PM — BBC News
- Khaleda Zia: Slain leader’s widow who went on to lead Bangladesh — BBC News
- Bangladesh’s first female prime minister dies at 80 — Sky News
- Khaleda Zia: ‘Shy housewife’ who led Bangladesh in the 1990s and 2000s — BBC News
- Khaleda Zia: Slain leader’s widow who became Bangladesh’s first PM — BBC News
- Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80 — BBC News
Anthony Joshua’s Car Crash in Nigeria: Two Killed, Injuries Reported
A tragic car crash involving Anthony Joshua has resulted in the deaths of two team members traveling with him. The accident occurred in Nigeria and drew attention to the boxer’s recent events.
- Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members — BBC News
- The Papers: Anthony Joshua in ‘horror crash’ and honours for ‘pride of England’ — BBC News
- 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
Sky News Quiz of the Year: Test Your Knowledge of 2025
A Sky News quiz challenges readers to test their knowledge on events and developments from the year 2025 across various categories including politics, science, entertainment, sports and more. The interactive online quiz allows participants to assess how well they followed global news stories throughout the past year.
Trump Seeks Middle East Peace: Phase Two Gaza Ceasefire and Negotiations with Netanyahu
Former President Donald Trump aims to advance the peace process in the Middle East, focusing on a phase two ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump also seeks to bolster U.S.-Israel relations and address regional security concerns, including discussions about potential support for Ukraine.
- Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire ‘very quickly’ — BBC News
- 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
British-Egyptian Activist Faces UK Review Over ‘Serious Failures’
The foreign secretary has ordered a review into serious failures surrounding Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist facing potential deportation from the UK. The case highlights concerns over alleged misconduct and raises questions about due process for individuals with dual nationality.
- Foreign secretary orders review of ‘serious failures’ in case of British-Egyptian activist — Sky News
- British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation — BBC News
The Impact of Growing Up in War on an 11-Year-Old
This BBC News article explores how the experience of growing up during wartime profoundly affects an 11-year-old, delving into the emotional, psychological, and social challenges they face.
Police: Bondi Attack Perpetrators Acted Alone, Not Trained in Philippines
Russian police say the alleged gunmen behind a shooting attack on a car belonging to Boris Bondarenko acted independently and did not receive training in the Philippines.
- Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say — BBC News
- Alleged strikes on Vladimir Putin residence ‘not good’, Trump says — Sky News
Cabinet Office Issues Apology for Misfiled Historical Andrew Documents
Following a mistaken release of historical documents related to Andrew, the Cabinet Office acknowledged an administrative error and has withdrawn the files pending further review.
- Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after ‘error’ — BBC News
- Cabinet Office blames ‘administrative error’ over mistaken release of historical Andrew documents — Sky News
Octopus Energy to Sell Stake in $10bn Kraken Software Arm
UK energy giant Octopus Energy plans to sell its stake in the $10 billion software division Kraken, aligning with its broader strategy of divesting non-core assets.
US Pledges $2 Billion for Humanitarian Aid Amidst UN Critique
The US commits $2 billion in humanitarian aid to Ukraine but criticizes the UN, urging adaptation or risk facing consequences.