The UK and EU are in arbitration at the permanent court of justice over fishing rights to sandeel in the North Sea. The UK banned commercial sandeel fishing in British waters to protect the ecosystem, citing environmental concerns. Brussels argues that the ban violates the 2021 trade agreement, which allows EU access to British waters until mid-2026. The outcome could set a precedent for future UK-EU trade disputes. A ruling is expected in two months.
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A devastating fire tore through a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, resulting in 59 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The blaze, sparked by pyrotechnic devices, caused mass panic and separation among attendees. Interior Minister Pance Toskovski announced arrests and detentions in connection with the tragedy as investigators gather evidence.
Federal agents mistaken for ICE officers were denied entry at a Chicago elementary school during an investigation on Friday. The agents were actually Secret Service agents investigating a threat to a protectee. School officials closely followed protocols to ensure student safety amid concerns about immigration enforcement.
Britain, France, and Germany jointly urged Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, amid a ceasefire deal requiring further hostages release. President Trump threatened increased military support to Israel if Hamas does not release hostages, while South Africa accused Israel of using starvation as warfare.
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Turkish police have detained 282 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting the banned PKK, spanning 51 provinces. The detainees include members of left-wing parties, an artist, and journalists, accused of supporting the PKK. Police seized weapons, as the government intensifies its crackdown on opposition and alleged PKK links.
A woman alleges Prince Andrew stared at her chest during an official engagement two decades ago, claiming he was "more interested in looking at my boobs." This new accusation follows recent revelations about Andrew's ties to a suspected Chinese spy and the 2022 settlement he reached with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse.
President-elect Donald Trump criticized the 2023 budget deal that extended the debt ceiling, calling it a major political error. He argued that Democrats should address the issue during the Biden administration rather than deferring to June 2025. Trump emphasized the need for a vote now, suggesting Democrats should be held accountable for any potential consequences.
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a portrait of Donald Trump to Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy, in Moscow. The gift followed discussions on the Ukraine war. Putin's previous gifts to US Presidents included a writing box for Joe Biden and porcelain plates for Barack Obama.