Passengers stuck on Eurostar trains overnight as delays continue
One man stuck on a train to Paris says staff told him there was a “50% chance we go to Paris, 50% chance we go back to London”.
Day: December 30, 2025
Animated film ‘David’ showcases growing South African film industry
With the animated film ‘David’ breaking records, the South African studio which produced it wants to showcase the growing local film industry, the continent’s strongest in the sector. Released in South Africa and the United States, the faith-based ani…
Guinea elections: Gen Mamady Doumbouya wins presidency by landslide – BBC
Guinea elections: Gen Mamady Doumbouya wins presidency by landslide BBCGuinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election, results show ReutersGuinea’s junta chief elected president after opposition boycott The Gua…
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment from UAE, issues warning to Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s port city of Mukalla on Tuesday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the war-torn country, and warned that it viewed Emirati actions as “extremely dangerous.”
Eurostar warns of ‘major disruption’ as power outage halts services between France and England – CNBC
Eurostar warns of ‘major disruption’ as power outage halts services between France and England CNBCEurostar Cancels All Trains After Power Failure in Channel Tunnel The New York TimesPower Failure Halts Channel Tunnel Rail Traffic…
CIA conducted drone strike on port in Venezuela
The strike was on a dock where U.S. officials believe a gang was storing narcotics and potentially preparing to move the drugs onto boats. The strike is the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela.
Recognition of Somaliland by Israel divides the country
People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel — a decision condemned by the Somali president as a “threat” to stability in the Horn of Africa. Israel’s recognition of Somalilan…
China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills – AP News
China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills AP NewsTaiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills ReutersChina Lashes Out at Criticism as Taiwan Drills Seem to Wind D…
Iran’s president says answer to attack would be harsh in apparent response to Trump warning
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said his country’s answer to an attack would be harsh, which appeared to be in response to a warning by U.S. President Trump over the reconstruction of Iran’s nuclear program.
Eurostar Suspends All Europe Trains After Power Supply Issue
Eurostar suspended train services in Europe on Tuesday after a power supply issue in the Channel tunnel, sparking travel chaos for passengers during the very busy New Year period.