December 11, 2025

US Seizes Largest Oil Tanker Off Venezuela in Anti-Terrorism Operation

The US took control of one of the biggest oil tankers ever seized near Venezuela. It is accused of carrying sanctioned oil tied to terrorism. This marks a sharp escalation in pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government.

December 11, 2025

Poland Arrests Russian Archaeologist Wanted by Ukraine Over Crimean Site Damage

Poland has arrested Aleksandr B, a Russian archaeologist accused by Ukraine of illegal digs and damaging an ancient Crimean city. The Warsaw court has held him for extradition. Russia protests the arrest, calling it 'legal tyranny.'

December 11, 2025

Iranian Child Bride Spared Execution After Family Accepts £70,000 Blood Money

Goli Kouhkan, a child bride on death row in Iran, avoided execution after her late husband's family was paid £70,000 in blood money. Kouhkan was jailed for seven years over her husband's death during an abusive fight. The controversial qisas law and gender bias in Iran's justice system remain hot topics.

December 11, 2025

Over 600 Artefacts Stolen in Major Bristol Museum Heist

More than 600 precious artefacts were stolen from Bristol museum's British Empire collection on September 25. Police seek public help to catch suspects caught on CCTV.

December 11, 2025

Speeding Car Flips Over Median on NH44, Crashes into KSRTC Bus; Three Dead

A speeding car jumped over the NH44 median near Bengaluru and hit a KSRTC bus late Wednesday. All three in the car died instantly, three bus passengers injured. Police probe follows.