Britain has witnessed the coldest night of the season on Sunday night, with a temperature of -10.9 degrees Celsius recorded in Cumberland. Media reports indicate that hundreds of schools in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have been shut down due to the extreme weather conditions.
The severe cold wave and snowfall have caused difficulties for travelers across Britain. Media reports indicate that flights from Belfast and Liverpool airports have been canceled due to snow on the runways. The UK’s Met Office has forecasted a prolonged cold spell across the country, with a possibility of snowfall in Northern Scotland and Northern Ireland.
According to media reports, Western Wales, Southwestern, and Eastern England are expected to experience snowfall. A joint statement by the Saudi-led alliance has stated that the alliance will continue to work towards a peaceful resolution in the region, while also denying reports that Al-Zibidi has traveled to Riyadh.
Meanwhile, Russia has deployed submarines and other ships to protect its oil tankers. The UK and France have agreed to deploy their military personnel to Ukraine after the ceasefire, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
In a separate incident, a driver in occupied Jerusalem has been arrested for running over a group of Orthodox Jewish protesters with his bus, killing one person and injuring several others. The driver was said to have been acting out of frustration with the protesters.
US President Trump has announced that Venezuela will provide 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, which will be sold at market rates, with the proceeds going into his control. The US President also reportedly considered invading Greenland, but was deterred by the complexity of the operation.
The White House has also come under fire for its handling of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol, with President Trump and his team being accused of using the incident to further their own interests.
In a separate incident, a taxi driver in Greater Manchester, UK has been banned from operating a private hire license after allegedly harassing a female passenger and sending her unwanted messages.
In a shocking revelation, Indian media has reported that India was forced to hire an American lobbying firm to facilitate meetings with US officials.
As Britain continues to experience extreme cold weather, the country has seen a record-breaking low temperature in the town of Marham, Norfolk, with a reading of -12.5 degrees Celsius. The cold snap has also led to an extended Christmas break for many children across the country.
Meanwhile, videos of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s arrest have gone viral on social media, with many calling for his immediate release.
In a separate incident, a governor in Northern Sulawesi has reported that hundreds of homes and government buildings have been destroyed due to flooding in the region.
In other news, the opening of the Palestinian embassy in London has been hailed as a historic moment, with Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zamelout calling for greater recognition of the Palestinian people.
Russia has also reportedly deployed submarines and other ships to protect its oil tankers, while the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift the T20 World Cup matches to India.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has seen a significant decline, closing at 1,855,620 points.
