US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela - BBC

US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela  BBC From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location  BBC US Imposes Sanctions on Maduro’s ‘Narco-Nephews’ and Six Tankers  Bloomberg.com US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says  Reuters What we know about US seizure of oil tanker off Venezuela  BBC

Nato chief: Prepare for war with Russia - The Telegraph

Nato chief: Prepare for war with Russia  The Telegraph We must prepare for war with Russia, says Nato chief in stark new warning  BBC NATO’s Rutte says Europe must prepare for ‘scale of war our grandparents’ endured  politico.eu NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target  CNN NATO chief says joint plan to end Ukraine war would 'test' Putin  Euractiv

US wants Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas and create ‘free economic zone’, says Zelenskyy - The Guardian

US wants Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas and create ‘free economic zone’, says Zelenskyy  The Guardian US Ukraine peace deal proposes 'free economic zone' in Donbas, says Zelenskyy | ITV News  ITVX Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting  CNN Zelenskiy Floats Referendum Over Territory as US Pressure Mounts  Bloomberg.com Zelenskyy talks Ukraine postwar plan with Scott Bessent, Jared Kushner and Larry Fink  Financial Times

Fife nurse to appeal against ‘hugely problematic’ trans changing room ruling - The Guardian

Fife nurse to appeal against ‘hugely problematic’ trans changing room ruling  The Guardian Sandie Peggie says 'I will not give up legal fight' in trans doctor row  BBC Does the NHS trans doctor ruling mean there is no bathroom ban?  The Guardian Nurse Sandy Peggie to appeal trans doctor row judgment following 'completely made up' quote claim  Sky News Former UK equality chief questions Peggie tribunal ruling  BBC

Wes Streeting: “I’m pretty frustrated” - New Statesman

Wes Streeting: “I’m pretty frustrated”  New Statesman Labour’s ‘technocratic’ approach is turning away voters, warns Streeting  The Telegraph Wes Streeting calls for better ‘storytelling’ from ‘technocratic’ Starmer government  Financial Times ‘Frustrated’ Wes Streeting hits out at ‘technocratic’ Labour leadership  The Independent Wes Streeting criticises Labour’s ‘practical’ approach to government  The Times

Murder investigation after woman found dead in Earls Court - BBC

Murder investigation after woman found dead in Earls Court  BBC Horror as murdered woman, 39, found by police in wealthy London neighbourhood  London Evening Standard Woman, 39, found dead inside property in London  Wandsworth Times 'Urgent' West London murder investigation launched after woman, 39, found dead  My London Woman Found Dead on Old Brompton Road  FulhamSW6

Anger as illegal waste dumps appear near Worcestershire homes - BBC

Anger as illegal waste dumps appear near Worcestershire homes  BBC Anger as illegal waste dumps appear near homes  BBC Village fights farmer over illegal dump  The Telegraph Illegal waste tip investigation launched in Kent  BBC Organised waste crime and ‘mass intimidation’ in English village  Channel 4

Dulwich college head responds to claims of teenage racism by Nigel Farage - The Guardian

Dulwich college head responds to claims of teenage racism by Nigel Farage  The Guardian Nigel Farage's former school responds to claims he made racist comments as a student  Sky News Dulwich College breaks its silence on Nigel Farage racism allegations  ITVX Few of Us Were Perfect As Teenagers, but Farage’s Antics Are Different  Novara Media I was at school with Nigel Farage. This is what I heard  New Statesman

Met Police must reveal Freemason membership, force says - BBC

Met Police must reveal Freemason membership, force says  BBC Met officers must tell bosses if they are Freemasons, force announces  The Guardian Met Police must reveal membership of Freemasons  BBC Met Police officers forced to reveal links to secret society  The Independent Unsolved murder of Croydon investigator means Met Police must now declare Freemasons membership  My London

New UK asylum crisis explodes as shocking latest figures reveal just how bad things are - Daily Express

New UK asylum crisis explodes as shocking latest figures reveal just how bad things are  Daily Express

Fugitive in Italy arrested after hiding in nativity scene as fake statue - Euronews.com

Fugitive in Italy arrested after hiding in nativity scene as fake statue  Euronews.com Migrant on the run found hiding in nativity scene in Italy  The Telegraph Migrant on the run found hiding out in nativity scene  The Times Runaway migrant nabbed after trying to disguise himself as nativity scene statue  dailystar.co.uk Bizarre moment migrant fugitive is caught trying to hide in nativity scene – by mayor who happened to be passing  The US Sun

‘Architects of AI’ Wins Time Person of the Year, Sends Gambling Markets Into a Meltdown - 404 Media

‘Architects of AI’ Wins Time Person of the Year, Sends Gambling Markets Into a Meltdown  404 Media 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year  BBC Why the Architects of AI Are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year  Time Magazine TIME magazine names 'The Architects of AI' as Person of the Year  Australian Broadcasting Corporation Yes, that's Elon Musk in the lineup on the cover of the Time 'Person of the Year' edition  The Journal

‘Follow the path of exiles’: María Corina Machado’s US-aided escape from Venezuela - The Guardian

‘Follow the path of exiles’: María Corina Machado’s US-aided escape from Venezuela  The Guardian Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC she knows 'risks' of Oslo trip after months in hiding  BBC 'Venezuela has already been invaded' says Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado when asked about Trump intervention  Sky News Venezuela’s Machado taunts Maduro government after dramatic exit to Oslo  Al Jazeera December 11, 2025 - Machado calls Trump’s actions ‘decisive’ after US seizes oil tanker  CNN

Ukraine has sent peace proposal to the US, Merz says - BBC

Ukraine has sent peace proposal to the US, Merz says  BBC Germany asks US to join Ukraine peace talks in Berlin  politico.eu Friedrich Merz offers to host Ukraine talks so deal not done ‘above Europe’s head’  Financial Times Germany's Merz announces new Ukraine peace plan addressing territorial issues  Anadolu Ajansı Ukraine ready to accept Donbas demilitarized zone in concession to end war  Le Monde.fr

'New future achievable' at Grangemouth as two firms plan job creation - Sky News

'New future achievable' at Grangemouth as two firms plan job creation  Sky News Green biotech firms to open factories at Grangemouth; Oracle shares tumble 15% after results disappoint – as it happened  The Guardian Miliband bankrolls plan to make vegan supplements at former oil refinery  The Telegraph Biotech jobs boost for Grangemouth site  BBC Scots town set for major boost as new project creates 400 jobs  The Scottish Sun

Disappointing Oracle results knock $80bn off value amid AI bubble fears | Technology sector - The Guardian

Disappointing Oracle results knock $80bn off value amid AI bubble fears | Technology sector  The Guardian Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears  BBC Oracle shares tank 15%, dragging down Nvidia, AMD, CoreWeave  cnbc.com Oracle Slides by Most Since January on Mounting AI Spending  Bloomberg.com Oracle and the hard truths about software  The Economist

Paramount’s swoop for Warner Bros poses dilemma for Harry Potter stars - The Telegraph

Paramount’s swoop for Warner Bros poses dilemma for Harry Potter stars  The Telegraph Jared Kushner – and three Arab monarchies – are at the heart of the Paramount-WBD bid | Mohamad Bazzi  The Guardian Scoop: Original Paramount bid for WBD didn't exclude foreign voting rights  Axios Paramount’s Warner Bros bid draws Gulf investors into rare alliance  Financial Times America for sale as Gulf autocrats mount a Trumpist raid on Hollywood  The Telegraph

Martin Lewis just gave a brilliant presentation on the power of investing in stock market indexes like the FTSE 100 - fool.co.uk

Martin Lewis just gave a brilliant presentation on the power of investing in stock market indexes like the FTSE 100  fool.co.uk Martin Lewis discovers the stock market  City AM Should I save or invest? Martin Lewis issues key advice  The Independent Steady Market Narratives Through FTSE 100 Benchmarks  Kalkine Media Martin Lewis fans rally after Rachel Reeves 'pushed this agenda on you' accusation  Hull Daily Mail

You 'Won't Want to Miss' The Game Awards, Says SEGA - Push Square

You 'Won't Want to Miss' The Game Awards, Says SEGA  Push Square Meet the Game Awards Nominees  The New York Times The Game Awards 2025: The winners, news, and big reveals  Polygon How to Turn Off Your Ad Blockers So You Can Watch The Game Awards  hard-drive.net Here’s What Time To Watch ‘The Game Awards’ 2025 Tonight In Your Region  Forbes

Pokémon TCG Pocket's next booster pack revealed, with fan-favourite Mega Evolutions - Eurogamer

Pokémon TCG Pocket's next booster pack revealed, with fan-favourite Mega Evolutions  Eurogamer Pokémon TCG Pocket's Upcoming Expansion Shows The OG Starters Some Love  Nintendo Life Pokémon Pocket reveals a disgustingly strong Mega Charizard in newest set  wargamer.com Pokémon TCG Pocket: The Scarlet Ember Booster Pack Coming Soon  Sortir à Paris Are Mega Kanto starters coming to Pokémon Pocket?  Esports News UK

Toast - C&A's UK Stores - BBC

Toast - C&A's UK Stores  BBC

Deus Ex Remastered Delayed Indefinitely Following Fan Backlash - Push Square

Deus Ex Remastered Delayed Indefinitely Following Fan Backlash  Push Square The Deus Ex remaster that everyone thinks looks awful is delayed, there's no new release date, and preorders are being refunded  PC Gamer Deus Ex Remastered has been delayed indefinitely.  The Verge In A Shock To No One, The Troubled Deus Ex Remake Will Be Late  OpenCritic Deus Ex Remastered Delayed Following Fan Feedback  VGChartz

Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing characters in Sora video tool | Business - The Guardian

Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing characters in Sora video tool | Business  The Guardian OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora  BBC Disney gives Star Wars and Marvel rights to AI giant in $1bn deal  The Telegraph Disney Accuses Google of Using AI to Engage in Copyright Infringement on ‘Massive Scale’  Variety OpenAI bags Disney characters for Sora short video app  Sky News

Princess Kate awarded huge honour as Meghan Markle snubbed - Daily Express

Princess Kate awarded huge honour as Meghan Markle snubbed  Daily Express

The many victims of Quentin Tarantino, the rudest man in Hollywood - The Telegraph

The many victims of Quentin Tarantino, the rudest man in Hollywood  The Telegraph A stiff dose of ‘weak sauce’: Paul Dano’s best films – ranked!  The Guardian Daniel Day-Lewis leads growing list of actors defending Paul Dano against Quentin Tarantino criticism  The Independent Quentin Tarantino Calls Actor Paul Dano 'a Big Giant Flaw' in There Will Be Blood: He's 'a Weak, Uninteresting Guy'  People.com Quentin Tarantino Has Been Murdered by Zach Woods  Vulture

Kate Winslet says her family never watch The Holiday - BBC

Kate Winslet says her family never watch The Holiday  BBC Goodbye June review – Kate Winslet’s Christmas heartwarmer is like a two-hour John Lewis ad  The Guardian Goodbye June film review — Helen Mirren holds together Kate Winslet’s directing debut  Financial Times Goodbye June review — an excruciating nepo project from Winslet and son  The Times Kate Winslet reveals Helen Mirren broke ‘two personal rules’ to star in her directorial debut  The Independent

World Cup ticket prices: Fifa's prices a 'monumental betrayal' says Football Supporters Europe - BBC

World Cup ticket prices: Fifa's prices a 'monumental betrayal' says Football Supporters Europe  BBC Fifa urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after ‘monumental betrayal’ of fans  The Guardian World Cup 2026 tickets: FIFA urged to halt ticket sales over ‘betrayal’ of fans pricing plan  Sky Sports Football fans condemn ‘betrayal’ over ‘extortionate’ World Cup ticket prices  Financial Times World Cup 2026 ticket ballot opens - here's what you need to know  Sky News

Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Lionesses square off on six-strong shortlist - The Guardian

Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Lionesses square off on six-strong shortlist  The Guardian Sports Personality of the Year 2025 nominees: Hampton, Kelly, Kildunne, Littler, McIlroy, Norris  BBC BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Six contenders announced for SPOTY shortlist  BBC Kelly nominated for Sports Personality of the Year  Arsenal.com Two Lionesses named on Spoty shortlist in unprecedented move  The Telegraph

Mikel Arteta finally finds solution to long-term Arsenal problem - London Evening Standard

Mikel Arteta finally finds solution to long-term Arsenal problem  London Evening Standard Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal: Can Noni Madueke find consistency?  BBC Martinelli breaks Champions League goals record | Statistics | News  Arsenal.com Champions League highlights: Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal  BBC Madueke and Martinelli magic makes it perfect six for Arsenal at Club Brugge  The Guardian

New era begins at 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship - PDC

New era begins at 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship  PDC World Darts Championship 2026: Live updates, video, analysis, results, schedule with Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen in action  Sky Sports 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day One latest  PDC World Darts Championship 2026 schedule and results  BBC A sporting superhero: can anyone stop Luke Littler at the world darts championship?  The Guardian

Photographer captures interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS glowing over Egypt's Black Desert - BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Photographer captures interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS glowing over Egypt's Black Desert  BBC Sky at Night Magazine New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth  CNN NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Revisits Interstellar Comet  NASA Science (.gov) Comet 3I/ATLAS shows activity in Juice navigation camera teaser  European Space Agency The Tale of 3I/ATLAS and Sterile Neutrinos  Avi Loeb – Medium

Humans were lighting fires from scratch a lot earlier than previously thought - The Economist

Humans were lighting fires from scratch a lot earlier than previously thought  The Economist Earliest evidence of making fire  Nature Would our ancestors have benefited from early neanderthals making fire?  BBC Humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, discovery in Suffolk suggests  The Guardian The fireplace in Thetford that could transform our understanding of human evolution  The Observer

Aidan Hegarty: Armagh student Masters anatomy after a life-changing accident - Belfast Telegraph

Aidan Hegarty: Armagh student Masters anatomy after a life-changing accident  Belfast Telegraph

Search for life is number one priority for crewed Mars missions, major new report reveals - The Independent

Search for life is number one priority for crewed Mars missions, major new report reveals  The Independent In a major new report, scientists build rationale for sending astronauts to Mars  Ars Technica Human Missions to Mars Must Search for Alien Life, New Report Finds  Scientific American Human exploration of Mars: National Academies give NASA their recommendations  Michigan Engineering News Scientists Say the Time Has Arrived to Land Astronauts on Mars  Futurism

Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet - BBC

Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet  BBC 'Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet  BBC NHS bracing for worst ever winter crisis in next fortnight amid rising flu cases  The Guardian Flu in four charts - how this year's winter outbreak is different  BBC NHS facing 'worst case scenario' December amid 'super flu' surge  Sky News

Children worst hit by flu surge - The Telegraph

Children worst hit by flu surge  The Telegraph Top doctor issues stark warning about risks of mutant flu strain for children as hospital admissions surge  The Independent Flu cases soar in Wales — experts urge vaccination as children hit hardest  Swansea Bay News 'Protect your toddlers': Everything you need to know about flu vaccines  Whitehaven News New study demonstrates effectiveness of flu vaccine in children  Tenby Observer

NHS Highland takes safety precautions amid rising flu cases - BBC

NHS Highland takes safety precautions amid rising flu cases  BBC Hospital visitors urged to wear masks to slow flu  BBC NHS Highland issues face mask call for staff and hospital visitors amid rising flu numbers  Inverness Courier People asked to wear face masks in hospitals as flu cases rise  BBC Senior doctor says wearing masks on wards 'vital' as flu cases surge | ITV News  ITVX

Schools in Scots council area forced to cut hours for pupils due to spiking flu cases - The Scottish Sun

Schools in Scots council area forced to cut hours for pupils due to spiking flu cases  The Scottish Sun Bude school closes in bid to break the spread of flu and strep A  BBC Aberdeenshire schools reduce hours over rising flu cases  BBC School cancels Christmas because of flu  The Telegraph Another school plunged into Covid-esque closure as ‘super flu’ wreaks havoc  The Sun