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LIVE - US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela - The Trump administration says the tanker was involved in "illicit oil shipping", but Venezuela accuses the US of "theft" and "piracy".

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An elite Coast Guard squad and a 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker off Venezuela -- The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela.

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University of Michigan head football coach jailed hours after shock firing -- The university said Moore was fired "with cause, effective immediately" just weeks before Michigan is set to play a championship game.

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Watch: Moment hiker is rescued from quicksand in Utah -- The hiker said he thought the ground was solid before his leg sank into the muck, trapping him there until a rescue team arrived.

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OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora -- The agreement will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters. -- Technology

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'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year -- Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

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Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas -- The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

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Hunger Games fans thrilled by return of Jennifer Lawrence -- Co-star Josh Hutcherson is also set to resume his role as Peeta in prequel Sunrise on the Reaping.

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From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location -- A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.

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Judge rules Epstein grand jury records from 2019 case can be released -- A federal judge says materials from the investigation can be unsealed because of a new law passed by Congress last month.

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Three things to know after US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker -- US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

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Watch: Toronto's trash-filled basin gets a dramatic lakeside revival -- A university professor and his students spent three years removing trash from the city's Peter Street Basin, now they're swimming in it.

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Watch: Top US lawmakers join annual Menorah lighting at Capitol -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer participated in the annual ceremony that commemorates the eight days of Hanukkah.

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'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's -- Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera -- Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

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Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win? -- What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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What we know about arrests in FBI's illegal gambling investigation -- Authorities said the "mind-boggling" fraud involved tens of millions of dollars and included members of organised crime.

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Here's what Canadian provinces are doing with all the US liquor they pulled off shelves -- Provinces in Canada are figuring out what to do with their stockpiles of American liquor worth millions of dollars - some of which will soon expire.

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How could Canada, US and Mexico fare in their World Cup groups? -- The host nations had what will be seen as relatively favorable draws for the 2026 tournament.

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From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work -- As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

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Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say -- Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.

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Thousands ready to evacuate as flooding hits Pacific Northwest -- An atmospheric river has caused torrential rain and flooding in parts of Canada and the United States.

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When will the Epstein files be released? -- US President Donald Trump signed a bill into law last month that set a 19 December deadline, but questions remain.

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US judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from ICE custody -- The judge rules detaining Abrego Garcia was "without lawful authority", and he will now at least temporarily be allowed to return to his Maryland home.

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Evacuations in Washington state as record-setting floods hit -- Thousands of people have been evacuated in the Unites States' Pacific Northwest region after river levels reached record-breaking highs.

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US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry -- The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.

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