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The US military carried out lethal strikes on three suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific on Monday, December 15, killing eight people, according to US Southern Command. The operation was authorised by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and executed by Joint Task Force Southern Spear in international waters. SOUTHCOM said the vessels were linked to designated terrorist organisations and were travelling along known narco-trafficking routes while actively engaged in smuggling. The strikes are part of the Trump administration’s Operation Southern Spear, which treats major drug cartels as military targets rather than criminal networks. Since the campaign began on September…

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion (£3.7 billion) lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of defamation over an edited clip of his January 6, 2021 speech used in a Panorama documentary. Court filings in Florida claim the BBC deliberately altered Trump’s words to falsely portray him as calling for violence ahead of the Capitol riot. Trump’s legal team alleges the edit was intentional, malicious, and deceptive, and also accuses the BBC of breaching trade practices laws. The BBC apologised last month for the edit, admitting it created a “mistaken impression” that Trump directly encouraged violent action.…

Elon Musk has moved dramatically closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX launched a tender offer valuing the private aerospace company at $800 billion, double its $400 billion valuation in August, according to investors cited by Forbes. The new valuation adds an estimated $168 billion to Musk’s wealth. With roughly 42% ownership in SpaceX, his net worth now stands at about $677 billion, making him the first individual in history to surpass the $600 billion mark. No other person has ever reached $500 billion. SpaceX is reportedly targeting an initial public offering in 2026 that could value the…

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron has officially joined the billionaire ranks, with Forbes estimating his net worth at $1.1 billion. The director of global box office giants Titanic and Avatar achieved the milestone after more than four decades of sustained commercial success in Hollywood. Forbes credited Cameron’s fortune almost entirely to his filmmaking career, noting that his films have generated nearly $9 billion in worldwide box office revenue. His earnings stem largely from backend profit participation on blockbuster releases rather than outside business ventures. Cameron’s career began in the 1980s with The Terminator and Aliens, before reaching historic heights with Titanic…

Saudi Arabia has set a new record for executions in a single year, with authorities confirming three additional executions on Monday, bringing the total number carried out in 2025 to 340. The figure surpasses the previous record of 338 executions recorded in 2024, marking the second consecutive year the kingdom has broken its own execution record. According to a statement from the interior ministry published by the Saudi Press Agency, the three individuals were executed in the Mecca region after being convicted of murder. Official tallies based on government announcements show that 232 of the executions carried out this year…

The United States has paused its £31bn tech investment deal with the UK amid ongoing trade disputes, marking a significant setback in bilateral relations. The “tech prosperity deal,” announced during Donald Trump’s state visit and hailed by Keir Starmer as transformative, included pledges from US companies such as Microsoft (£22bn) and Google (£5bn) to invest in the UK. Washington cited limited UK progress on trade barriers as the reason for the hold, particularly regarding the digital services tax on US tech firms and food safety regulations restricting certain agricultural exports. British officials described the pause as part of tough US…

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were killed on Sunday, December 14, in what authorities are investigating as a domestic homicide. One of their sons, Nick Reiner, has been arrested in connection with their deaths and is being held on $4 million bail, according to TMZ. Police sources say the couple were found with apparent stab wounds after one of their daughters discovered their bodies and told officers a family member was responsible. Authorities have not yet released full details of the alleged motive or circumstances. In a statement, the family said: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce…

Gayle King’s position at CBS Mornings is reportedly under review, with network sources claiming CBS is exploring possible replacements as her $15 million annual contract approaches its May 2026 expiration. One name now being floated is Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News recently announced “A Townhall with Erika Kirk,” moderated by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. The event will focus on the murder of her husband, political violence in the US, the future of conservatism, and her Christian faith. https://twitter.com/CBSNewsPress/status/1996582163483971774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996582163483971774%7Ctwgr%5E6d6b778de12df766767d31cdf928222530eeae5a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fcbs-exec-bari-weiss-reportedly-considering-charlie-kirks-widow-erika-kirk-to-replace-gayle-king%2F Erika Kirk, 37, gained national attention after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed by a…

The dispute over petrol pricing escalated after Dangote Group president Aliko Dangote accused the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, of allegedly spending about $5 million on the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland. Dangote made the claim during a press briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, calling for a full investigation and public explanation. He said the alleged spending was inconsistent with Ahmed’s earnings as a public servant and should be examined by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. According to Dangote, the six-year education reportedly cost…

“Zootopia 2” returned to the top of the domestic box office, earning $26.3 million in its third weekend, according to studio estimates, and officially crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide, becoming the year’s second Hollywood film to do so. With no major new releases and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” only arriving late Friday, the weekend was dominated by holdovers. “Zootopia 2” edged out “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” pushing its global total to $1.14 billion. A major driver of that success has been China, where the animated sequel has grossed $502.4 million, making it the biggest Hollywood release in the…