The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.
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Saturday, December 23, 2023
Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin
A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form.
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Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days
An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.
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Christmas lights around the world's cities
From giant glowing figures in Colombia to spinning projections in Australia the world's cities are embracing Christmas.
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Friday, December 22, 2023
Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says
The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.
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UK economy at risk of recession after growth slows
Revised figures show the economy shrank between July and September this year.
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China: Outrage over doctor punching patient during surgery
Authorities are probing an incident where a surgeon allegedly punched the patient he was operating on.
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France to close Niger embassy after row with military junta
France will close its embassy and dismiss local staff due to restrictions by military government.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Government borrowing higher than expected in November
Government spending rose as benefit payments offset the ending of support for energy bills.
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Australia: Moment house collapses in Perth wildfire
Residents in the Parkerville area of Perth were warned to leave the area, due to a threat to life.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Narendra Modi breaks silence on US murder plot allegation
The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York.
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Watch: Trump speaks following his removal from Colorado ballot
Colorado's Supreme Court has removed the former US president from its 2024 presidential election ballot.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m
The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.
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Monsanto to pay $857m over leaking lights at US school
A US jury orders chemical giant Monsanto to pay out to seven people in the state of Washington.
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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks
Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes.
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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks
Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes.
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Monday, December 18, 2023
BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks
The oil giant joins shipping firms in suspending travel through the key route following missile strikes.
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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy
Days after allowing creators to stream artistic depictions of nudity, Twitch changed its policy.
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Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade
US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware.
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Minimum wage rise 'painful', says Hollywood Bowl
The 10-pin bowling operator says the increase in the National Living Wage was an "unexpected hit".
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Sunday, December 17, 2023
Paris joins calls for durable Gaza truce
Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.
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UK MP says family trapped in church complex amid sniper fire
Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby.
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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall
Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.
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Three dead after historic Kairouan walls collapse
The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site.
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