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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 Launches $10 Billion Defamation Battle Against BBC

                                            U.S. President Donald Trump



U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the BBC, seeking $10 billion in damages over allegations of defamation and deceptive trade practices. The case, lodged in a Florida court, accuses the British broadcaster of intentionally editing footage of Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech to misrepresent his words and portray him as inciting violence.

According to the 33-page complaint, Trump claims the BBC’s documentary spliced together separate parts of his remarks—specifically combining his call to “fight like hell” with instructions to march on the Capitol—while omitting his appeal for a peaceful protest. His legal team argues this was a malicious attempt to interfere in the 2024 presidential election, damaging his reputation and misleading viewers.

The lawsuit is built on two major counts:

  • Defamation: Trump alleges the BBC falsely depicted him as encouraging the Capitol riot.
  • Violation of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act: The suit claims the BBC improperly distributed the documentary outside the U.K., including through streaming services accessible in Florida.

The BBC has responded firmly, stating it will defend itself in court and declining further comment while proceedings are ongoing. Legal experts note the case could test the boundaries of international media liability, especially given the BBC’s status as a publicly funded broadcaster.

If successful, Trump’s lawsuit could mark one of the largest defamation awards ever pursued against a media organization. The case also underscores his ongoing battle with outlets he accuses of bias and misinformation.


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