Man Jailed for Smuggling Boats, Trump Announces Venezuelan Oil Deal; Other News Highlights
Man Jailed for Supplying Hundreds of Small Boats and Engines to Channel People Smugglers
A man has been jailed after supplying hundreds of small boats and engines to facilitate people smuggling in the English Channel, highlighting ongoing efforts by authorities to disrupt illegal immigration networks.
- Man jailed for supplying thousands of small boats and engines to Channel people smugglers — Sky News
- Man jailed for supplying hundreds of small boats and engines to Channel people smugglers — Sky News
- Man Utd speaking to several former players about being interim head coach — Sky News
Trump Announces High-Quality Oil Deal with Venezuela, US to Receive Up to 50 Million Barrels
President Trump announces a deal where Venezuela will supply the United States with up to 50 million barrels of ‘high-quality’ oil. The agreement is described as a significant boost for U.S. energy independence and economic recovery.
- Trump announces ‘high quality’ oil deal with Venezuela — Sky News
- Trump announces US to be given ‘high quality’ oil by Venezuela — Sky News
- Trump says Venezuela will be ‘turning over’ up to 50 million barrels of oil to US — BBC News
Nearly Half of Porn Users Risk Seeing Illegal Material by Avoiding Age Checks
A survey reveals that nearly half of porn users avoid age checks, potentially exposing themselves to illegal content and compromising online safety.
- ‘Nearly half’ of porn users are avoiding age checks – and could be exposed to illegal content — Sky News
- Porn users avoiding age checks ‘risk seeing illegal material’ — Sky News
US Considers Military Acquisition of Greenland, White House Suggests
The US is reportedly discussing the acquisition of Greenland, potentially involving military action, according to statements from the White House.
- US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House — BBC News
- US prepared to take Greenland by force, White House suggests — Sky News
- US makes big commitment to Ukraine peace deal – but one man is missing from talks — Sky News
King’s Charity HQ to Host Luxurious Weddings and Royal Events
Sky News reports that the King’s charity headquarters will serve as a venue for royal weddings and luxury events, following its recent transformation into a ceremonial hub.
- The King and I do: Monarch’s charity HQ to host weddings — Sky News
- King’s charity HQ to offer up ‘luxury’ wedding venue — Sky News
- The MP who tabled 342 questions in a single day — Sky News
New Road Safety Measures Spark Debate: Longer Learner Driver Waits and Parental Frustration
Sky News reports on proposed changes to lower the drink-drive limit and restrict learner drivers’ road safety plans, causing concern among parents whose teenagers were killed in a car crash and leading to longer waiting periods for learners before they can take tests.
- Learner drivers face longer waits for tests under new rules — Sky News
- Parents of teenager killed in car crash say new road safety measures ‘not enough’ — Sky News
- Learner drivers to be made to wait six months before taking a test, under new plans — Sky News
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
The UK and France have announced their intention to deploy military forces to Ukraine should a peace agreement be reached between the warring parties.
- UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed — BBC News
- UK and France agree to send forces to Ukraine in event of peace deal — Sky News
- UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal — Sky News
Russia Deploy Navy to Protect Oil Tanker Under US Pursuit
The Russian navy has been dispatched to guard an oil tanker that is being pursued by American forces, as reported by BBC News. This move underscores the escalating tensions between the two nations over maritime security and resource control.
- Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces — BBC News
- Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces — BBC News
Opposition Leader Machado Seeks Leadership of Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has declared that her coalition should lead the country, emphasizing her role as a viable alternative to current leadership.
- Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela — BBC News
- Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela — BBC News
Views on Maduro’s Seizure: ‘It seems unjust to me’ from Caracas
Residents in Venezuela express strong disapproval of President Maduro’s recent seizure of power, describing it as unjust and highlighting concerns over the country’s democratic future.