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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...

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Trump Demands Rupert Murdoch Be Deposed Within 15 Days in Epstein Defamation Case

U.S. President Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch

Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion in federal court seeking an expedited deposition of media mogul Rupert Murdoch in connection with a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its parent company, News Corp.

The lawsuit stems from a July 17 article published by the Journal that alleged Trump sent a sexually suggestive birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The letter reportedly featured typewritten text framed by a hand-drawn outline of a naked woman, with Trump’s signature placed suggestively below the waistline. Trump has vehemently denied authoring the letter and claims the article is defamatory.

In the motion filed Monday in Miami, Trump’s legal team argued that Murdoch, 94, should be deposed within 15 days due to his advanced age and reported health issues. They contend that Murdoch’s direct involvement in the decision to publish the article—despite Trump allegedly warning him it was false—demonstrates actual malice and warrants urgent testimony.

Murdoch has until August 4 to respond to the motion. The court has set a deadline of September 22 for all defendants to formally reply to the lawsuit.

A spokesperson for The Wall Street Journal stated that the publication stands by its reporting and intends to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.


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