US Warns Confrontation Over Seized Sanctioned Vessels Off Venezuela; OpenAI Partners with Disney for AI Short Video App Featuring Iconic Characters
Nuclear Power Station at the Forefront of Election Tensions
Analysis of how the UK nuclear power station issue is shaping political discourse ahead of key elections.
- The nuclear power station on the front line of an election battle — BBC News
- The Times Scotland editor suspended over indecent communications charge — BBC News
- The real reason for Donald Trump’s Venezuela exploits — Sky News
Sandie Peggie’s Legal Fight Continues Amid Tribunal Quotation Row
Trans doctor Sandie Peggie maintains her determination to challenge the tribunal ruling in a row over allegedly fabricated quotes, with court documents showing amendments to the original judgement.
- Sandie Peggie says ‘I will not give up legal fight’ with tribunal appeal — BBC News
- Sandie Peggie says ‘I will not give up legal fight’ in trans doctor row — BBC News
- Sandie Peggie tribunal judgement amended after ‘made up’ quote row — BBC News
- Sandie Peggie tribunal judgement to be amended in ‘made up’ quote row — BBC News
US Warns of Confrontation Over Seized Sanctioned Vessels Off Venezuela
The US has declared it will not ‘stand by and watch’ vessels sanctioned under its sanctions regime, following the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. This comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Venezuela, with White House officials emphasizing that any violations of US-imposed sanctions on Venezuelan assets will be met with strong action.
- US won’t ‘stand by and watch sanctioned vessels’, warns White House after tanker seized off Venezuela — Sky News
- US wants ‘special economic zone’ in Ukraine’s frontline region, Zelensky says — BBC News
- Elite Coast Guard squad and ‘dark fleet’ ship – what we know about US seizure of oil tanker — BBC News
‘What will hold back the Russians?’ Zelenskyy responds to new US peace proposal for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticizes a U.S.-backed peace plan for Ukraine, questioning which factors could prevent Russia from achieving its goals in the ongoing conflict.
- ‘What will hold back the Russians?’ Zelenskyy responds to new US peace proposal for Ukraine — Sky News
- Russia sending Ukrainian children to ‘harmful and abusive’ camp in North Korea — Sky News
Ethiopia Censors TikTok Stars Over Inappropriate Dress
Authorities in Ethiopia arrested social media influencers who appeared ‘indecently dressed’ at a recent awards ceremony, reflecting the country’s strict cultural norms.
- Ethiopia arrests ‘indecently’ dressed TikTok stars after awards ceremony — BBC News
- Ethiopia arrests ‘indecently’ dressed social media stars after awards ceremony — BBC News
Nigel Farage’s Former School Denies Racist Comments Allegations
Sky News reports that Nigel Farage’s former school has responded to claims he made racist comments during his time there, stating they do not confirm nor deny the allegations.
- Nigel Farage’s former school responds to claims he made racist comments as student — Sky News
- Nigel Farage’s former school responds to claims he made racist comments as a student — Sky News
OpenAI Partners with Disney to Introduce Magical Short Video App Featuring Iconic Characters
OpenAI has secured licensing rights from Disney to incorporate beloved characters into its new Sora short video app, enabling users to create and share engaging clips featuring the studio’s timeless icons.
Disney Characters to Be Featured in AI-Powered Short Video App via $1 Billion Deal
OpenAI has secured a significant deal with Disney, acquiring exclusive rights to use iconic Disney characters in its upcoming short video generation platform. The $1 billion investment will enable the integration of beloved Disney personalities into Sora’s innovative AI-driven content creation tools.
- Disney characters coming to AI in $1bn deal — Sky News
Grandfather Fined for Spitting Out Leaf: A Total Disgrace
A grandfather was fined for spitting out a leaf, which Sky News described as ‘a total disgrace’. The incident occurred according to an article published on December 11, 2025.
- Fine for grandfather who spat out a leaf ‘a total disgrace’ — Sky News
- Fine for grandfather who spat out a leaf ‘a total disgrace’ — Sky News
Man Arrested for Seizing Frozen Pangolins, Rats and Porcupines in London
A man was arrested in London after frozen pangolins, rats and porcupines were seized from his possession. Wildlife enforcement authorities intercepted the illegally trafficked frozen wildlife.
Daily Mail Owner Secures NatWest Support for £500M Telegraph Bid
The Daily Mail’s parent company lines up NatWest to provide the necessary funding to pursue a £500 million bid for The Telegraph, as reported by Sky News.
- Daily Mail-owner lines up NatWest to help fund £500m Telegraph bid — Sky News
- Daily Mail owner lines up NatWest to help fund £500m Telegraph bid — Sky News
Hundreds of ‘High-Value’ Artefacts Stolen from Bristol Museum
Police are appealing for information after hundreds of high-value artefacts were stolen from a museum in Bristol, highlighting the severity and value of the items taken.
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