US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
The officials were not authorised to discuss publicly the ongoing military operation and spoke on condition of anonymity. The action was described as a “consented boarding”, with the tanker stopping voluntarily and allowing US forces to board it, one official said. Mr Trump earlier this month announced that coastguard had seized an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea and vowed that the US would carry out a blockade of Venezuela. It all comes as Mr Trump has ratcheted up his rhetoric toward Mr Maduro and warned that the long-time Venezuelan leader’s days in power are numbered. “We’re not going to be letting anybody going through who shouldn’t be going through,” Mr Trump told reporters.
Source:The Times
December 21, 2025 02:09 UTC
Blind date: ‘Did we kiss? It’s the flu season’
There was a bit of indecisiveness about whether to call it a night or have another drink. What do you think Tara made of you? I think the date itself was closer to a 6. What do you think Aaron made of you? Fancy a blind date?
Source:The Guardian
December 21, 2025 01:55 UTC
Caviar bumps, cost jumps: US consumers on how they’re dining in Trump’s economy | mtgamer.com
Photograph: Dustin Chambers/The GuardianFork in the Road has lines on a Friday night. Photograph: Dustin Chambers/The GuardianPower outlets rise from the sides of high-backed booths, fit for charging laptops. Photograph: Dustin Chambers/The GuardianThe Buckhead Whole Foods parking lot is still full of Volvos and Range Rovers and the odd Cybertruck. Photograph: Dustin Chambers/The GuardianSara Soendergaard, a manager at the Capital Grille, during service. Photograph: Dustin Chambers/The GuardianBroader trends haven’t entirely escaped the well-to-do.
Source:The Guardian
December 21, 2025 00:38 UTC
The 6 times a high temperature is NOT a cold or superflu
Both meningitis and sepsis can cause a high temperature and fever. “Along with fever, chickenpox causes an itchy blistering rash, as well as fatigue, loss of appetite, headache and muscle aches. Appendicitis pain usually worsens when walking or coughing Professor Vijay Nayar ,Infants and the elderly are particularly vulnerable. APPENDICITISA HIGH temperature along with pain in the lower right side of your tummy could signal appendicitis. “The pain usually worsens when walking or coughing.”Other symptoms may develop, including loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting.
Source:The Times
December 21, 2025 00:06 UTC
Labour’s diehard Remainers hope this is their moment
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December 20, 2025 23:31 UTC
BP is drowning in debt. Its new boss has four ways forward
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December 20, 2025 22:06 UTC
Young’s fish at UK supermarkets recalled - 'do not eat'
A “do not eat” warning has also been issued for Young’s Gastro 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets following an allergy alert. The product has been recalled by Young’s Seafood because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the fish fillets are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said. “Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. “When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”
Source:The Times
December 20, 2025 20:48 UTC
Israeli troops kill six Palestinians, including a baby, sheltering in Gaza school – video
The Israeli military has killed six Palestinians, including a baby, who were in a school that sheltered displaced people in Gaza City on Friday, hospital officials said. Israeli troops fired over the ceasefire line that they have withdrawn to, killing the Palestinians and wounding a number more, the Palestinian civil defence said in a statement. Dozens gathered at Gaza City hospital to mourn those killed, with five body bags placed outside the hospital and a man cradling the body of an infant wrapped in a white shroud. The attack brings the total number of Palestinians killed by Israel to 401 since the October ceasefire took effect.
Source:The Guardian
December 20, 2025 20:03 UTC
The Chinese boss bringing $250k electric lorries to the UK
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December 20, 2025 19:10 UTC
Runners complete David Goggins Christmas charity challenge
Rory Anderson, along with friends John Irving and Arron Newton, took on the demanding 4x4x48 challenge, which involves running four miles every four hours for 48 hours. The challenge began on Friday, December 12, and finished on Sunday, December 14. The money will go to Cash for Kids and the Towers' Christmas Toy Appeal, helping ensure local children wake up to presents on Christmas morning. Speaking about the challenge, Rory said the motivation behind it was simple: “This Christmas, hundreds of thousands of children across the UK are living in poverty. The runners thanked everyone who donated, shared messages of support, or encouraged them along the way, saying the community backing played a huge part in their success.
Source:The Times
December 20, 2025 17:06 UTC
Karen Carney’s true colours clear after financial admission – ‘I’ll never be bitter’
The ex-Arsenal midfielder is currently showing off her dance moves on Strictly Come Dancing and is set to compete for the glitterball trophy in Saturday's final. Prior to transitioning into football commentary, Carney had a lengthy career playing for both club and country. While she won three Cyprus Cups and one SheBelieves trophy with the Lionesses, most of her silverware came from her club career. Speaking about her impact on the younger Lionesses, Carney added: "I just aim to play as if it was five-a-side as an 11-year-old kid. Most of Carney's financial success has come after her football career, with her taking on various broadcasting roles with the likes of TNT Sports and ITV.
Source:Express
December 20, 2025 17:05 UTC
Elon Musk's 2018 Tesla Pay Package Restored by Delaware Supreme Court
12 hours agoNews SummaryThe Delaware Supreme Court has reinstated Elon Musk’s controversial $56 billion pay package from Tesla, which was initially approved in 2018. The restored package could now be worth as much as $139 billion. Tesla shareholders had previously approved the package, and despite the rulings, ensured Musk would receive the $56 billion. The court’s decision echoed Tesla board members’ arguments that rescinding the package would be inequitable. Musk’s dissatisfaction with Delaware’s court rulings has led him to relocate Tesla’s incorporation to Texas and publicly criticize the state’s judicial system.
Source:The Guardian
December 20, 2025 16:13 UTC
Rishi Sunak: The world’s thirst for UK sport gives us unique power
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December 20, 2025 16:10 UTC
Premier League LIVE: Everton v Arsenal and Leeds v Crystal Palace - score, stats & reaction
It was just a bit of quality or trying to hurt Arsenal a bit more. Arsenal have given up very few chances and we just didn't get enough opportunities to get enough chances tonight. I don't think we were under a great deal of pressure until the penalty kick. I think after the penalty kick we were rocked a little bit. I thought we stuck at it, never gave in, we were always in the game right to the end.
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December 20, 2025 15:54 UTC