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The search for the missing crew member after a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea has ended, with 36 people rescued and one taken to hospital. The US-registered Stena Immaculate and Portuguese-flagged Solong collided, causing fires to continue burning. The Solong, carrying highly toxic chemicals, had one crew member missing, but the search has been called off as the vessels remain on fire. Full Article

In a speech to MPs, Sir Keir Starmer urged realism as he faced a rebellion over planned welfare cuts, warning that the government must seize and shape change for the benefit of the British people. Labour MPs expressed disquiet over chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposed cuts for the disabled, amidst concerns about balancing the budget and an upcoming by-election in Runcorn. The meeting was marred by veteran MP Diane Abbott being locked out, while anger simmered...

The deteriorating situation in Gaza due to Israel cutting power, disrupting vital desalination operations, affecting 600,000 people's access to drinking water, with 1.8 million people in need of assistance. In the West Bank, 40,000 Palestinians, including refugees, have been displaced due to Israeli security operations, leading to UNRWA operations being dismantled. Calls for unhindered aid access and political solutions, amidst a funding crisis, with warnings that cutting support prematurely will deepen civilian suffering. Full Article

An oil tanker and cargo vessel collided in the North Sea, resulting in a massive fireball and prompting a May Day call for assistance. Four lifeboat crews responded to the scene, where a number of people had abandoned the vessels, with one crew member still missing. The search for the missing crew member from the Solong vessel, owned by Ernst Russ, is ongoing, while 13 of the 14 crew members have been safely brought ashore....

Belgium's courts in Brussels and Walloon Brabant are facing severe delays due to staff shortages, with the High Council of Justice calling it a "perfect storm" and the Federal Human Rights Institute warning that justice is becoming impossible. The Brussels Court of Appeal lacks funds and mediation courts, highlighting the need for more government support to address the backlog and ensure fair trials for all. The court has introduced new measures, such as special courts...

One sailor is feared missing after an oil tanker and cargo ship collided and caught fire off the coast of East Yorkshire in the North Sea. 36 casualties have been brought ashore, with 13 of the 14 Solong crew members safely rescued. The search for the missing crew member is ongoing, while concerns arise over leaked jet fuel and containers of sodium cyanide on board the ships. Full Article