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Government Denounces US Threat Venezuela reacts with strong anger to Donald Trump’s claim that the nation’s airspace should be treated as closed. The foreign ministry calls his message “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials say the United States holds no lawful authority to shut another country’s airspace. They accuse Trump of making a “colonialist threat” that undermines global standards. Military Moves Heighten Regional Strain The United States expands its military presence near Venezuela. US forces carry out at least 21 strikes on boats they say transported drugs. More than 80 people die in these strikes.…

Ukraine attacked two Russian-sanctioned oil tankers just hours before drones hit a major terminal.Sea drones struck the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Novorossiysk at about 4AM, local outlets reported.The strike forced the terminal to halt operations, disrupting one of Russia’s largest oil export points. Tanker Explosions Trigger Swift Rescue The Black Sea attack came hours after Ukraine’s naval drones hit two tankers off Turkey.Coast guard and rescue teams quickly saved all crew members from the damaged vessels.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and caught fire 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli while traveling empty to Novorossiysk.Officials report the second tanker, Virat, suffered hits…

Radiation threat exposes computer flaw Airbus grounded thousands of planes after discovering that intense solar radiation can disrupt vital flight control computers. The move caused worldwide delays because around 6,000 A320 aircraft have the same vulnerability. Most planes will return to service once they receive a quick software update. Regulators caution travellers about disruptions The UK aviation regulator warned that passengers may face delays and cancellations, although airports report only limited impact so far. Airbus identified the flaw while investigating an October incident where a jet flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft diverted to…

Premier League clubs could soon face increased wage costs following the government’s budget announcement that image-rights payments will be taxed as income from April 2027. Currently, many players receive part of their earnings through image-rights companies, which are taxed at the 25% corporate rate. Under the new rules, those payments will instead be subject to the top income-tax rate of 45%, leaving many players facing much larger tax bills. Agents say players signing new contracts — especially those negotiated on net-pay terms — are likely to push for higher wages to offset the change. Some foreign players are believed to…

Global measles deaths dropped sharply since 2000, yet health officials report worrying signs of resurgence (WHO, 2025). Europe and Central Asia saw a 47% rise in measles cases last year, largely due to declining vaccination rates. WHO data show that 21st-century gains in reducing infections and deaths are now slipping. In 2024, measles killed an estimated 95,000 people worldwide, mostly children under five, down from 780,000 in 2000. The WHO called every preventable death “unacceptable.” Vaccination campaigns have saved nearly 59 million lives since 2000. Vaccination Gaps Fuel Global Outbreaks Measles infections reached roughly 11 million last year, 800,000 higher…

Tesla opens its largest Indian sales and service hub while it struggles with slow demand. The new site in Gurugram combines a showroom, charging points and after-sales services in one location. The company sold just over 100 cars since its much-publicised July launch, according to dealership data. People familiar with Tesla’s plans say the firm now focuses on strengthening India’s EV ecosystem to regain momentum. Tesla did not offer a direct response when asked about the weak sales results. Early interest fades as competition rises The company has tried to secure a solid position in India since its July debut,…

A group of tourists ignored worsening conditions and began the challenging O Circuit trek due to absent park rangers and unreliable weather forecasts. Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, tucked in icy and remote Patagonia, attracts 250,000 to 300,000 visitors annually. Thousands attempt the park’s renowned trails. On 17 November, a sudden, violent blizzard struck the O Circuit trail, killing five trekkers and leaving dozens trapped in whiteout conditions for hours. This tragedy, driven by severe weather, highlighted deficiencies in the park’s safety measures, which critics have repeatedly questioned. Rapidly Changing Conditions Overwhelmed Hikers Around 30 international trekkers left…

Archaeologists say they now have firm evidence that Neolithic people dug a massive circle of deep pits near Stonehenge, known as the Durrington pit circle. The formation is thought to include around 20 pits spread across a ring more than a mile wide, with some pits measuring up to 10 metres wide and 5 metres deep. The feature was first identified in 2020 but faced scepticism, with some experts suggesting it could be natural. New research published in Internet Archaeology used a combination of geophysical scanning, soil sampling and advanced dating techniques to confirm the pits were human-made. Scientists found…

Retail spending is showing resilience this holiday season, with consumers expected to spend more than last year despite inflation and tariffs. Analysts say this trend could push total retail sales toward a historic year-end total, highlighting strong consumer demand. Many retailers have reported healthy pre-holiday sales, with shoppers increasingly drawn to electronics, fashion, home goods, and gift items. This sustained demand indicates that consumers are willing to prioritize spending on essentials and seasonal purchases, even amid economic pressures. Economic analysts note that while inflation and tariff-related costs remain concerns, many shoppers are adapting by seeking deals, taking advantage of promotions,…

Music enters the operating room Surgeons in Delhi prepare to remove a woman’s gallbladder while soft flute music plays through her headphones. She lies under general anaesthesia, a mix of drugs that induces deep sleep, blocks memory, relieves pain and relaxes muscles. Her auditory pathway stays partly active despite the medication. She will wake faster and clearer because she needs less propofol and fewer opioid painkillers than patients who hear no music. A peer-reviewed study from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital reports these results. The journal Music and Medicine presents the findings and shows how music helps…