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Cliff Notes – North Sea ship crash Crew of US oil tanker praised as ‘heroic’ | UK News The crew of a US oil tanker struck by a container ship in the North Sea have been praised as “heroic” for triggering a crucial firefighting system before abandoning the vessel. A sailor from the Portuguese-registered Solong is missing presumed dead after the collision off the east coast of Yorkshire on Monday morning. The Stena Immaculate had been carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel in 16 segregated tanks, but the maritime company that operates the tanker said only one was damaged thanks to the…

Cliff Notes Labour backbenchers are expressing strong opposition to proposed welfare reforms aimed at restricting sickness and disability benefits, particularly concerning the personal independence payment (PIP). Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is set to announce these reforms, which are forecasted to encounter significant internal dissent amid concerns about the impact on vulnerable populations. The upcoming changes are part of wider efforts to address soaring welfare costs, with total spending projected to rise to £378bn by the end of the decade, highlighting the need for fiscal savings. Welfare reforms to PIP disability benefit trigger intense row within Labour Labour faces…

The US deported over 200 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador by invoking the rarely used wartime Alien Enemies Act, despite a temporary federal court ruling against the expulsions.

Cliff Notes – Will Trump’s gamble pay off Donald Trump has hinted at a potential end to the Ukraine war following “productive” discussions with Vladimir Putin, although a direct conversation between the two leaders has yet to occur. The situation is evolving as special envoy Steve Witkoff’s recent visit to Moscow and the G7 meeting in Canada have generated diverse reactions and speculations. California Governor Gavin Newsom faces backlash for inviting far-right figure Steve Bannon onto his new podcast, raising questions about political alliances and public perception. Trump 100 Day 56: Will Trump’s gamble pay off? Donald Trump signals a…

An under-construction road in Bangkok collapsed early Saturday, resulting in at least five fatalities, including four workers and an engineer, and injuring 24 others.

Lord Peter Ricketts forecasts that the fighting in Ukraine may persist for another year amid protracted peace negotiations.

Blue Ghost spacecraft, operated by Firefly Aerospace, captured images of a solar eclipse from the lunar surface for the first time in history.

Cliff Notes Six fatalities have been reported due to severe storms sweeping across the US, with three deaths in Missouri and three others in Texas from dust storm-related car crashes. Tornado warnings are in effect for several states, with Missouri declaring a state of emergency as tornadoes potentially reach EF2 strength, accompanied by baseball-sized hail in some regions. The extreme weather has led to widespread destruction, leaving over 400,000 households without power and prompting officials to urge residents to stay vigilant and heed safety warnings. Six dead as storms sweep US states Six people are reported to have died as…

Cliff Notes – Ukraine war latest: The Kursk region remains a focal point in the Ukraine conflict, with Russian claims of encircled Ukrainian troops disputed by Ukraine, which asserts its forces have retreated to stronger positions. Donald Trump has narrowed the focus of his envoy to Ukraine, excluding retired General Keith Kellogg from high-level peace talks at the Kremlin’s request. Next week, military leaders from various nations will convene to discuss strategies for protecting Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping initiative. Russia ‘preparing more actions’ on border, military chief warn Good morning and welcome back to our live coverage…

A fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, resulted in at least 51 fatalities, with the blaze reportedly ignited by fireworks during a performance.