US Pursues Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Diplomatic Tensions; Other Headlines Include Man Charged with Sexual Offences, Banky’s Christmas Mural, UK’s Hottest Year Likely, Wildfire Victims Win Lottery, Palestinians in Crisis, and Ecuadorian Soldiers Jailed.
US Pursues Third Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Signals Diplomatic Tensions
President Trump reaffirmed the US commitment to securing Venezuela’s oil assets and pursuing a third tanker linked to the country, amid escalating diplomatic tensions with Venezuela.
- Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela — BBC News
- Trump says US is pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela — BBC News
- Trump unveils plans for ‘Golden Fleet’ battleships named after himself — BBC News
- Trump says US ‘has to have’ Greenland after naming special envoy — BBC News
- Ros Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the US — BBC News
- Trump’s appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark — BBC News
Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife – as five others also charged
An ex-husband faces 56 sexual offence charges in court, alongside five other men who have been similarly accused of sexual crimes against their former spouses.
- Man appears in court charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife – as five other men also charged — Sky News
- Man in court charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife – as five others also charged — Sky News
- Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife – as five other men also charged — Sky News
- Man due in court charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife – as five other men also charged — Sky News
Banksy Unveils New Christmas Mural in Britain
Renowned street artist Banksy has added a fresh mural to Britain’s festive landscape, providing the nation with at least one new Christmas-themed artwork.
- Banksy gives Britain at least one new mural for Christmas — Sky News
- Baby back in hospital in Gaza after returning from treatment overseas — BBC News
2025 Likely to Be UK’s Hottest Year on Record, Met Office Warns
The Met Office predicts that 2025 will likely be the hottest year in the UK’s recorded history, underscoring the accelerating impacts of climate change and emphasizing the urgent need for global action.
- 2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office — BBC News
- 2025 likely to be UK’s hottest on record, says Met Office — BBC News
Wildfire-hit town wins €468m in Spain’s Christmas lottery
The village of El Rosal, devastated by wildfires in northwestern Spain last year, has won a staggering €468 million prize in this year’s Christmas lottery.
- Wildfire-hit town wins €468m in Spain’s Christmas lottery — BBC News
- Wildfire-hit town wins 468m euros in Spain’s Christmas lottery — BBC News
Palestinians Watch Helplessly as Israeli Diggers Tear Down Homes in East Jerusalem
Sky News reports that Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem are being demolished by Israeli diggers, with residents expressing despair and helplessness as no assistance is provided during the demolitions.
- ‘No one is here to help us’: Palestinians watch on as Israeli diggers tear down their homes in East Jerusalem — Sky News
- ‘No one is here to help us’: Palestinians watch as Israeli diggers tear down homes in East Jerusalem — Sky News
Ecuadorian Soldiers Jailed for 34 Years Over Murdered Boys’ Forced Disappearance
Four boys were forcibly disappeared in Ecuador, and their deaths led to protests. Four soldiers have been sentenced to 34 years in prison over the incident.
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