Trump’s Push for Venezuela Action Blocked; Sudan Crisis Deepens Amid Stalling Bombing Resolution
Starmer Urges Trump to Prioritize Arctic Protection
Labour leader Starmer calls on US President Trump to increase efforts to safeguard the Arctic region, emphasizing that current measures are insufficient.
- Starmer says ‘more needs to be done to protect’ the Arctic in call to Trump — Sky News
- Starmer says ‘more could be done to protect’ the Arctic in call to Trump — Sky News
US Senators Block Trump’s Push for Venezuela Military Action
US senators voted to restrict President Trump’s ability to escalate military intervention in Venezuela, responding to calls from lawmakers and human rights groups concerned about potential escalation.
- There is a ‘real threat’ of US military action against Colombia, president tells BBC — BBC News
- The secret mission to fly a president’s body back home – pilot speaks to the BBC — BBC News
- US senators vote to curb Trump’s ability to take more Venezuela military action — Sky News
Iran Protests Intensify Amid Calls from Exiled Crown Prince
Massive anti-government demonstrations sweep Tehran and other cities in Iran following calls for action by exiled crown prince, as reports surface of infiltration by Israeli and US intelligence agents.
- Protests intensify in Iran after call from exiled crown prince — Sky News
- Probe into police response to attack linked to Huntingdon train stabbings — Sky News
- Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show — BBC News
Storm Goretti Brings 99mph Winds and Snow, Powers Outage Spreads
Storm Goretti hit the UK with wind speeds of up to 99mph and heavy snowfall, leaving 57,000 properties without power. The storm caused widespread disruption across Scotland and Northern England.
- 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
Venezuelan Government Releases Political Prisoners as Oil Industry Challenges Mount
The Venezuelan government has begun releasing political prisoners, while reports suggest that reviving the country’s oil industry may be more difficult than previously thought by Trump administration officials.
- Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners — BBC News
- Reviving Venezuela’s oil industry may be harder than Trump thinks — Sky News
Landfill Collapse in Philippines Leaves 38 Missing, One Dead
A massive landfill collapse in the Philippines has resulted in one death and 38 people missing after heavy rains triggered the incident.
- One dead, 38 missing after massive landfill collapses in Philippines — BBC News
- One million spent hours without heat and water after Russian strikes, Ukraine says — BBC News
Sudan: 70% of Population in Need After 1,000 Days of Bombing
Sky News reports that after a thousand days of conflict, 70% of Sudan’s population is in dire need as key cities continue to be bombed.
- 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
Political Prisoners Freed in Caracas: A Positive Shift
Sky News reports that political prisoners are being released from a notorious jail in Caracas, Venezuela. This significant development marks progress towards human rights and democracy 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
UK Government Reverses ‘Pub Tax’ Increase Amid Public Backlash
The UK government has announced a reversal of its proposed tax hike on pubs, following widespread public outcry and criticism. The decision comes after the policy faced significant opposition from hospitality businesses and social media campaigns led by individuals like Catherine Johnson.
- ‘Pub tax U-turn’ and ‘caring Catherine’ — BBC News
- The Papers: ‘Pub tax U-turn’ and ‘caring Catherine’ — BBC News
Denmark Fears US ‘Act of Aggression’ Over Greenland
Former Danish Prime Minister warns that the US’s treatment of Greenland constitutes an ‘extremely dangerous situation’, with Denmark feeling bullied by American actions.
- Denmark ‘feels bullied’ by US over Greenland – as ex-PM warns of ‘extremely dangerous situation’ — Sky News
- ‘Extremely dangerous situation’: Ex-Danish PM reacts to US ‘act of aggression’ over Greenland — Sky News
Avalanche Warning and Thundersnow in Wales as Storm Goretti Hits
Storm Goretti brings avalanche risk and dangerous road conditions to Wales.
- Avalanche warning and thundersnow in Wales as Storm Goretti hits — BBC News
- Avalanche warning and dangerous road conditions as Storm Goretti hits — BBC News
Man Recaptured After Escaping 23-Year Prison for Attempted Murder
A man serving a 23-year sentence for attempted murder who absconded from prison has been recaptured.
- Man serving 23-year sentence for attempted murder who absconded from prison recaptured — Sky News
- Attempted murderer who escaped from 23 year prison sentence is recaptured — Sky News
Teen Pleads Guilty to Copycat of Southport Killings
A teenager has pleaded guilty to planning a copycat attack inspired by the Southport killings, demonstrating regret for his actions and acknowledging the gravity of his crime.
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