Witness News

Nicholas Rossi, US Fugitive and Convicted Rapist, Dies in New Hampshire Hospital

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz Jailed After Assaulting Police Officers at Manchester Airport

Venezuelan Mother Sacrifices Life for Daughter Amidst Deadly Earthquakes, 589 Confirmed Dead

World·

Green Party Returns Roman Polanski Donation Deemed Inadmissible Under UK Electoral Law

World

US Sanctions Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery Over DR Congo Mineral Smuggling

The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery, alleging its involvement in the smuggling of at least 60kg of gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo in early 2026. This action targets a company accused of illicitly profiting from a conflict-affected region.

Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen Receives Life Sentence for 2024 Christmas Market Murders

Colonel Dmytro Kozyura Receives Life Sentence for Ukraine State Treason

Aerial Footage Shows La Guaira Buildings Collapsed After Venezuela Earthquakes

UK

Trevor Nelson Halts Radio 2 and 1Xtra Broadcasts Citing Health Issues

Veteran DJ Trevor Nelson has announced a temporary cessation of his broadcasting duties on both Radio 2 and 1Xtra due to unspecified health concerns, stating he will focus on recovery.

Tate Brothers Fail in Court Bid for UK Accusers' Names Ahead of Rape Charges

Andy Burnham Builds Potential Downing Street Team Amidst Policy Scrutiny

Pilot Dies in East Yorkshire Light Aircraft Crash Near Burstwick Airfield

Middle East

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Despite President Trump's announcement of an 'opening' for the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data reveals only a handful of vessels have transited the waterway since the US-Iran deal. Hundreds of ships remain stalled in the Gulf, facing significant unresolved issues of security, potential minefields, and proposed tolls.

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine War

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power in Sevastopol, Crimea Until Evening

A Ukrainian missile strike has disabled a power substation in Sevastopol, Crimea, prompting authorities to warn of electricity outages across sections of the city until the evening. The incident occurred during a wave of missile attacks that targeted the occupied peninsula.

Russian Forces Advance on Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Remaining Donbas Strongholds

Russian Forces Infiltrate Kostyantynivka, Threatening Ukraine's Eastern Donbas Strongholds

Crimea Halts Public Fuel Sales as Ukraine Targets Kerch Oil Depot

Business

business

UK Prime Minister's Resignation Opens Race for Treasury Chief Post

Following the Prime Minister's departure, attention shifts to potential successors for the Chancellor of the Exchequer, a pivotal role in shaping the UK's financial trajectory.

Crown Estate Returns to Treasury Halve as Offshore Wind Farm Income Declines

New York Housing Board Freezes Rents, Tenants Celebrate as Landlords Express Concern

Asian Stock Markets See Major Slump, South Korea Halts Trading Again

Politics