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Two Russian cargo ships carrying oil products are in distress in the Kerch Strait, with one ship, "Volgoneft 212," running aground and requesting assistance, resulting in the evacuation of its 13-person crew and one reported fatality. Another vessel, "Volgoneft 239," also sustained damage in the same region, prompting an ongoing response effort involving over 50 specialists and 11 units of equipment to assess the potential oil spill. Despite the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia...

Matildas ace Mary Fowler scored a late penalty for Manchester City, but it wasn't enough as they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Everton in the Women's Super League. City missed a chance to gain ground on Chelsea, who drew with Leicester, leaving them six points behind the champions going into the Christmas break. Other Matildas featured in Arsenal's win over Liverpool and Manchester United's victory against Crystal Palace, while Brighton and West Ham suffered...

Steve Smith hit an on-drive at 1:29pm in Brisbane, earning four runs. Despite not being the most spectacular moment of the day, Smith's shot signaled a return to form after struggling over the past year, as he rediscovered his trigger movement. Travis Head's aggressive batting style also influenced Smith positively, with both players dominating day two with their impressive performances at the Gabba. Full Article

Chief Inspector Mark Collise reported that a man brandished a knife at staff in a store in Gawler, leading to a police response and evacuation of the premises. Upon arrival, police found the man holding a knife on the supermarket floor and promptly arrested him, with no injuries reported. CCTV footage revealed minimal interaction prior to the incident, and Collise commended the store staff for their swift actions. The man has been hospitalized for evaluation...

Officials from the White House, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security have emphasized that most recent drone sightings in New Jersey and nearby states involved manned aircraft, with no evidence of a national security threat. Less than 100 out of over 5000 reported sightings merited further investigation, all large fixed-wing sightings were of manned aircraft, and efforts were ongoing to investigate remaining cases. The Federal Aviation Administration implemented a "No Drone Zone" around the Army-Navy...

Iranian musician Parastoo Ahmadi and two band members were arrested for performing without headscarves, defying the strict Islamist regime's rules. Ahmadi streamed a concert on YouTube where she sang without a headscarf and wore a dress, breaking taboos enforced by the regime. The arrests highlight the increasing repression of women under the regime of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Full Article