UK Boat Supplier Convicted for Trafficking People Across Channel Amid Trump’s Venezuela Deal and Other News Headlines
Man Jailed for Supplying Small Boats to Channel People Smugglers
A man has been jailed after supplying hundreds of small boats and engines to people smugglers operating in the English Channel, aiding their illegal immigration activities.
- Man who sold chemical online jailed for assisting suicides — Sky News
- Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats — BBC News
- Man jailed for supplying hundreds of small boats and engines to Channel people smugglers — Sky News
- Man jailed for supplying thousands of small boats and engines to Channel people smugglers — Sky News
School Bus Crash Leaves 18 Injured in Icy Conditions
A school bus crashed into a ditch after slipping on black ice, resulting in injuries to nine children. The incident occurred while hundreds of schools remained closed due to icy warnings across the region.
- School coach crashes in icy conditions as 18 injured — BBC News
- School coach crash with bus leaves 18 injured — BBC News
- School bus crashes into ditch after slipping on black ice – as nine children hurt in second crash — Sky News
- Hundreds of schools remain closed as ice warnings issued — BBC News
Trump Announces ‘High Quality’ Oil Deal with Venezuela
Former US President Donald Trump announced a significant oil deal with Venezuela, describing the agreement as involving ‘high quality’ oil. The deal, reported by Sky News and other major outlets, highlights the potential for Venezuelan oil to be supplied to the United States under favorable terms.
- Trump announces ‘high quality’ oil deal with Venezuela — Sky News
- Trump announces US to be given ‘high quality’ oil by Venezuela — Sky News
Nigeria’s Ex-Justice Minister Granted Bail in $6M Corruption Case
A Nigerian court has granted bail to the former justice minister in a high-profile corruption case involving a $6 million scandal.
- Nigeria’s ex-justice minister granted bail in $6m corruption case — BBC News
- Nigeria’s ex-justice minister granted bail in corruption case — BBC News
Waterstones Owner Secures Rothschild for Book Listing Slot
Sky News reports that Waterstones owner has secured Rothschild to book a prominent listing slot, enhancing the retailer’s visibility and potential sales in the literary market.
- Waterstones-owner lines up Rothschild to book listing slot — Sky News
- Waterstones owner lines up Rothschild to book listing slot — Sky News
‘Needless waste’: £4m a year being spent on empty prison
A Sky News report reveals that the government is spending approximately £4 million annually to maintain empty prisons, according to an MP’s findings.
- ‘Needless waste’: £4m a year being spent on empty prison — Sky News
- Empty prison costing taxpayers £4m a year — Sky News
PM Considers Foreign Business Leaders for China Visit Amid Embassy Decision
Several prominent business leaders are being courted to join Prime Minister’s upcoming trip to China as the government awaits a final decision on embassy issues.
Russia Sends Navy to Protect Oil Tanker Pursued by US Forces
Russian navy has deployed ships to guard an oil tanker being pursued by U.S. military forces, as tensions rise between the two nations over maritime activities.
- 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 to Lead Venezuela Amid Political Turmoil
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has declared that her coalition should assume leadership of the country amid ongoing political unrest and economic challenges.
- Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela — BBC News
- Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela — BBC News
TV Chef Controversy: Toastie Row, Weight Loss Drugs, and Salt Misuse
In a recent Sky News interview, TV chef Tommy Banks discusses his train station altercation over a toastie, his stance on weight loss medications, and clarifies the proper use of salt in cooking. The article highlights his candid reflections on these topics.
- TV chef on his train station row over a toastie, weight loss drugs and why you’re using salt wrong — Sky News
US Considers Acquiring Greenland, Contemplates Military Involvement
The US is exploring options to acquire Greenland, with the White House indicating potential military involvement in securing the territory.
- US discussing options to acquire Greenland including using military, White House says — BBC News
- US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House — BBC News
Boat and Engine Supplier Convicted for Facilitating Migrant Trafficking in Channel
A boat and engine supplier has been jailed after making millions by supplying hundreds of small boats and engines to facilitate migrant crossings through the English Channel, aiding people smugglers.