US kills 4 in latest Pacific Ocean attack as Venezuela tension spirals | Nicolas Maduro News

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New attack brings death toll to nearly 100 from US strikes on vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.The United States military said it killed four people in its latest attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, announcing the “lethal” strike after resolutions seeking to rein in President Donald Trump’s aggression towards Venezuela were voted down by US lawmakers.US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), which is leading the burgeoning “Southern Spear” military operation in the Latin America region,…

Live: Trump to highlight achievements amid Venezuela, economic tensions | Donald Trump News

Post published:December 17, 2025
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blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Trump is also set to preview his 2026 priorities during Oval Office ‘address to the nation’.Published On 17 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

US Senate passes $901bn defence bill | Military News

Post published:December 17, 2025
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Legislation reflects Democrats’ efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration’s military action.The United States Senate has passed a $901bn bill setting defence policy and spending for the 2026 fiscal year, combining priorities backed by President Donald Trump’s administration with provisions designed to preserve congressional oversight of US military power.The National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA) was approved in a 77-20 vote on Wednesday with senators adopting legislation passed by the House of Representatives last month. It now goes…

E-bikes seized as part of crackdown by Devon and Cornwall Police

Post published:December 17, 2025
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Police have urged people buying e-bikes over Christmas to familiarise themselves with the law after two illegal e-bikes were seized as part of a targeted action.The operation, which happened in Falmouth, saw Devon and Cornwall Police deploy drones to identify e-bike and e-scooter users.Officers were subsequently able to approach riders to carry out safety checks and give advice on using them safely and legally, the force said. One bike had been fitted with an illegal motor allowing the…

Plymouth Jewish Community CIC begins with Hanukkah event

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BBCCandles were lit to mark the four nights of Hanukkah which have passed since the holiday beganThe lighting of a giant menorah has taken place in Plymouth to coincide with the launch of a community interest company (CIC) by and for Jewish people.The Plymouth Jewish Community CIC was founded to become the home of Jewish culture and conversation in the city, organisers said. At the event, candles were lit by Rabbi Mendy Singer to mark the four nights…

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Post published:December 17, 2025
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Plymouth RNLI crew rescued after waves capsize boat

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A pair of RNLI crewmates were rescued after large waves caused the boat they were in to capsize during poor weather.The RNLI said its Plymouth volunteers were assisting with a shoreline search for a missing person on Monday when its small Y-boat was launched to get a closer view of the coast near Wembury.It said during the search, a "larger than normal set of waves" engulfed the vessel and caused it to capsize.A spokesperson said both volunteers were…

Cornish village lit up to mark 12 days of Christmas

Post published:December 17, 2025
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The team behind a festive lights display said they hoped to give "enjoyment" to visitors of a Cornish village.Organisers of the Angarrack Christmas Lights said preparations for the displays near Hayle began in September with more than 75 frames, including seven reindeers, on show.The displays, which depict the 12 days of Christmas, are set to remain in place until early January with the lights switched on between 17:00 and 22:00 GMT each day.Nikki Vincent, chairperson of Angarrack Christmas…

Plea to save ‘important’ Georgian house and garden in Bath

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John Wimperis,Local Democracy Reporting ServiceandAna da Silva,BBC News, West of EnglandJohn WimperisThe Georgian Garden was discovered during excavations in Bath in 1985There are fears an "important" 18 Century garden and Grade I listed building could be lost if new trustees are not found. Bath and North East Somerset Council is working to appoint trustees for Georgian Garden, situated at the back of Bath's Number 4 the Circus.The townhouse and garden are owned by a charitable trust, but the…

Poole man kills wife and himself after disease symptoms worsen

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Galya DimitrovaSouth of EnglandPA MediaDorset Police said that a note in Mr Newton's handwriting found at the couple's house "gives rise to the hypothesis that Michael was struggling with Heather's condition"A retired salesman took his own life after killing his wife after struggling to cope with her deteriorating condition from suspected Huntington's disease, an inquest has heard.The bodies of Michael and Heather Newton were found at their home in Anthony's Avenue in Poole, Dorset, at 11.35 GMT on…

Faced with Trump’s deportation push, US teachers fear leaving the classroom | Donald Trump News

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Washington, DC – For the past two years, weekdays for Susanna have meant thumbing through picture books, organising cubby holes and leading classroom choruses of songs.But her work as a pre-school teacher came to a screeching halt in October, when she found out her application to renew her work permit had been denied.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSusanna, who uses a pseudonym in this article for fear of reprisals, is one of the nearly 10 percent of…

Boy, 17, arrested following death of elderly woman in Poole

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A teenage boy has become the sixth person to be arrested on suspicion of the murder of an elderly woman who died after a suspected burglary.Police officers were called to an address in Higher Blandford Road in Poole, Dorset, on 1 December after being alerted to the "sudden death" of a woman in her 80s.Five people have already been arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail.Now Dorset Police has confirmed a 17-year-old boy from Wimborne…