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Publisher condemns Hegseth's use of Franklin the Turtle in boat strike meme -- The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books appeared to condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after he posted a cartoon image of the turtle blowing up a boat.

The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books appeared to condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after he posted a cartoon image of the turtle blowing up a boat.

CBS News - Politics - 1 hour ago

White House: Admiral Ordered Follow-Up Strike on Drug Boat, Attack Was Lawful

The admiral is expected to provide a classified briefing Thursday to lawmakers overseeing the military.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Rhetoric and 'gunboat' diplomacy: Is Trump pushing the US toward war with Venezuela?

United States President Donald Trump has threatened a ground invasion of Venezuela to disrupt what he claims is a vast drug-trafficking network. The U-S military has already deployed thousands of troops and dozens of warships to the Caribbean as a U-S air campaign that has killed at least 83 people…

SBS - World - 2 hours ago

Inside what drove the Trump admin's follow-up strike on alleged drug boat

'Special Report' panelists analyze the follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat as Congress vows to investigate the attack.

Fox News - Politics - 2 hours ago

'Intention' of second strike will be key part of investigation into second strike on alleged narco terrorist boat: Brit Hume

Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume discusses the Trump administration defending a second strike on alleged narco terrorist boat on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - Politics - 2 hours ago

White House says follow-up strike on alleged drug boat was lawful

Navy admiral was ‘within his authority’ when he ordered a second strike on the boat, press secretary said

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 hours ago

White House confirms admiral ordered 2nd strike on alleged drug boat

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A US admiral acting under the authority of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a 'double-tap' military operation that targeted survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat, the White House said Monday.

Manila Times - World - 3 hours ago

Trump planned to meet with Rubio, Hegseth, top aides on Venezuela, sources say -- President Trump is considering next steps for operations in Venezuela, as lawmakers intensify their scrutiny of the Pentagon's deadly strikes on alleged drug boats.

President Trump is considering next steps for operations in Venezuela, as lawmakers intensify their scrutiny of the Pentagon's deadly strikes on alleged drug boats.

CBS News - World - 3 hours ago

Canadian publisher condemns Pete Hegseth's use of Franklin the turtle in post about boat strike

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth turned the beloved Canadian children's book character Franklin the turtle into a bazooka-wielding soldier going after "narco-terrorists" in a social media post Sunday that was blasted by critics and condemned by the publisher. The defence secretary is also facing scrutiny over reports that he authorized a second military strike on an alleged drug vessel in September that killed two survivors.

CBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump to meet with Rubio, Hegseth, top aides on Venezuela, sources say -- President Trump is considering next steps for operations in Venezuela, as lawmakers intensify their scrutiny of the Pentagon's deadly strikes on alleged drug boats.

President Trump is considering next steps for operations in Venezuela, as lawmakers intensify their scrutiny of the Pentagon's deadly strikes on alleged drug boats.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

How the Trump administration's account of boat strike has evolved -- The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat has drawn new scrutiny as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.

The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat has drawn new scrutiny as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.

CBS News - Politics - 4 hours ago

Second strike on alleged drug boat under scrutiny -- The President Trump convened a meeting of his national security team to talk about Venezuela and what the U.S. will do next amid heightened tensions in the region. It comes amid fresh scrutiny of one of the 21 U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats. Weijia Jiang reports, then "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson speaks about the issue with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

The President Trump convened a meeting of his national security team to talk about Venezuela and what the U.S. will do next amid heightened tensions in the region. It comes amid fresh scrutiny of one of the 21 U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats. Weijia Jiang reports, then "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson speaks about the issue with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

White House says admiral ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful

The White House says a Navy admiral ordered a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and insists the September attack that has come under bipartisan

Lancaster Online - US News - 5 hours ago

Kelly: Hegseth Authorizing Second Strike on Boat 'Incompetence at the Highest Level'

Monday on CNN's "The Lead," Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) reacted to the White House confirming that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth authorized the follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September by calling it "incompetence at the highest level." | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 5 hours ago

Bipartisan support surfaces for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats -- November 30, 2025

Lawmakers said they did not know whether report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered all crew members to be killed in Sept. 2 attack was true

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Rescue teams are looking for survivors after a landslide hit two boats on the Ucayali River.

Rescue teams are looking for survivors after a landslide in Peru's Amazon region sank two boats on the Ucayali River, according to local media reports.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 5 hours ago

Peru: 12 dead as landslide hits boats in Amazon region river

Rescue teams are looking for survivors after a landslide in Peru's Amazon region sank two boats on the Ucayali River, according to local media reports.

Deutsche Welle - World - 6 hours ago

WH says admiral ordered second strike on Venezuelan drug boat: 'Right to take them out'

The White House said the Pentagon authorized a second lethal military strike against an alleged Venezuelan drug boat — and insisted the double attack in September was legal. White House Press...

New York Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Family Stranded For 21 Hours After Boat Capsizes -- News

Four members of one family left Clearwater, Florida, on board a 25-foot catamaran to celebrate Dennis Woods’ 70th birthday and brought along his 90-year-old uncle, Clarence.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump weighs options on Venezuela strikes amid congressional alarm

Whether President Trump will choose to go to war with Venezuela has become a source of alarm on Capitol Hill.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump backs Hegseth after report claims war secretary ordered no survivors in drug boat strike

President Trump said Sunday he did not believe a report that War Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered no survivors be left from a US military strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the Caribbean...

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Moscow responds to NATO pre-emptive strike proposal

NATO general’s words about a “preemptive strike” on Russia show the bloc is seeking escalation of conflict, Moscow has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says

The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said "kill everybody" on board the vessel.

BBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims -- Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.

Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.

BBC News - US News - 7 hours ago

White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat on Sept. 2

“Secretary Hegseth authorized Adm. [Frank] Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes. Adm. Bradley worked well within his authority, and the law.”

Stars and Stripes - World - 7 hours ago

White House Says Admiral Ordered Follow-on Strike on Alleged Drug Boat, Insists Attack Was Lawful -- The White House says that a Navy admiral ordered a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and insists...

The White House says that a Navy admiral ordered a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and insists that the September attack that has come under bipartisan scrutiny was lawful.

Military.com - Opinion - 8 hours ago

Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela? -- BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.

BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.

BBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Resident doctors in England set for five-day December strike, BMA announces

The walkout will take place from 7am on December 17 until December 22.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Resident doctors in England to go on strike in run-up to Christmas

The BMA said the action follows the ‘continuing failure of the government to make a credible offer on jobs or pay’

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

GOP Rep. Gimenez on Dem Allegations of Drug Boat Strike 'War Crimes': 'I Smell a Rat Here'

On Monday's "Mornings with Maria" on the Fox Business Network, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) dismissed congressional critics of the Trump Pentagon's strikes on Venezuelan drug boats. | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 10 hours ago

Trump admin strikes zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain — a move welcomed by drugmakers

 The United States and Britain announced a deal on Monday to secure zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical products and medical technology in return for...

New York Post - Health - 12 hours ago

Angus King: If True, First Caribbean Boat Strike Is a 'Stone-Cold War Crime'

Monday on CNN's "News Central," Sen. Angus King (I-ME) said if the reports about the Trump administration's first military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean were accurate, it would be a "stone-cold war crime." | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 12 hours ago

What We Know About Pete Hegseth's Boat Strike Mess

Hegseth reportedly ordered the death of survivors of a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat. The possible war crime now faces bipartisan scrutiny.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Russia Calls NATO Comments on Preemptive Strike 'Extremely Irresponsible'

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused NATO of ‘whipping up’ anti-Russian hysteria of an imminent attack by Moscow.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Russian strikes kill at least 4, injure 40 in Ukraine's Dnipro

At least four people were killed and 40 wounded Monday in a Russian missile strike on the eastern-central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukrainian officials...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 hours ago

Hegseth Ordered Second Strike to Kill Caribbean Boat Survivors: Report -- The United States changed its protocols after Secretary Hegseth allegedly told officials to "kill everybody" onboard an a...

The United States changed its protocols after Secretary Hegseth allegedly told officials to "kill everybody" onboard an a Caribbean vessel in September.

Military.com - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

The Latest: Lawmakers urge congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats

Lawmakers from both parties have launched congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs. They're citing reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 15 hours ago

Lawmakers Voice Support for Congressional Reviews of Trump's Military Strikes on Boats

Lawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea.

Military.com - US News - 16 hours ago

Lawmakers Voice Support for Congressional Reviews of Trump's Military Strikes on Boats -- Lawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of...

Lawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea.

Military.com - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Pope Leo visits Beirut with peace message - barely a week after Israeli airstrikes

Lebanon, which hosts the Middle East's largest share of Christians, is expected to hammer home his plea for Christian-Muslim coexistence.

Sky News - World - 18 hours ago

Overnight, an Israeli strike turned my family's home in Gaza into a graveyard

I woke up to news that a missile hit my parents' house and killed nine family members awaiting evacuation, leaving me with a guilt so deep it feels as if they survived and I did not

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 20 hours ago

US legislators demand probe into Trump's 'drug boat' strikes

Several US senators support an inquiry into whether the strikes on alleged drug vessels were war crimes

Russia Today - World - 23 hours ago

Kyiv apartment block hit in deadly Russian missile strike

A passerby was killed, and residents were forced to flee through smoke as Ukraine faces yet another night of deadly attacks on civilians. DW reports Kyiv.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

Merino strikes to earn Arsenal bruising 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea

Mikel Merino cancels out Trevoh Chalobah's opener to spare the Premier League leaders' blushes at Stamford Bridge.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

BBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

House, Senate Armed Services Committees to Probe Reports of Follow-Up Strikes on Drug Boats

Hegseth denounced ’more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to discredit ... incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland.’

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Is US President Donald Trump preparing to strike Venezuela?

Venezuela slams Trump's warning that its airspace should be considered closed amid rising tensions.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

Intensified Air, sea, and ground strikes rock Gaza as Israel pushes a hidden strategy

ALBAWABA - Early on Sunday, Israeli forces stepped up their military operations in southern Gaza. They launched a wave of coordinated air, sea, and grou

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Pentagon chief slams media over report of deadly Caribbean strike

The US Secretary of War has lambasted WaPo after it claimed he ordered servicemen to “kill everybody” on a suspected drug-trafficking boat

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine live: Kyiv delegation arrive in US for peace talks after deadly drone strike

Discussions to refine the 28-point peace plan are being held in Florida on Sunday

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine drones strike Russian oil tankers in Black Sea

Sea Baby naval drones had disabled vessels capable of transporting oil worth almost $70 million

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Three Killed in Russian Strikes on Ukraine Capital Kyiv Ahead of Crunch Peace Talks

Russian strikes in and around the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killed at least three people in the early hours of Saturday, local officials said.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two as Ukraine peace talks continue

Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 15 people were wounded

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Hegseth Ordered Second Strike to Kill Caribbean Boat Survivors: Report

The United States changed its protocols after Secretary Hegseth allegedly told officials to "kill everybody" onboard an a Caribbean vessel in September.

Military.com - US News - 3 days ago

Arab countries condemn Israeli strike in Damascus countryside

Arab countries on Friday condemned Israel’s unlawful strike on the Syrian town of Beit Jinn, which killed and wounded several civilians, calling it a...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Türkiye urges halt to Israeli strikes near Syria's capital Damascus

Türkiye called on Israel to immediately end its strikes on the Syrian town of Beit Jin near Damascus, warning that the attacks violate Syria’s...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 3 days ago

France to start intercepting small boats in the Channel

Policy change follows a letter sent by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to French president Emmanuel Macron reportedly saying ‘we have no effective deterrent in the Channel’

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

Putin strikes conciliatory tone - then hardens it: Kremlin signals no breakthrough on US peace plan

In his first comments on Washington's latest proposal, the Russian leader praised the plan's "basis for future agreements", but doubled down on core territorial demands and issued fresh warnings to Kyiv — a sign that Moscow remains far from accepting a deal.

Sky News - World - 4 days ago

Family Stranded For 21 Hours After Boat Capsizes

Four members of one family left Clearwater, Florida, on board a 25-foot catamaran to celebrate Dennis Woods’ 70th birthday and brought along his 90-year-old uncle, Clarence.

Inside Edition - US News - 5 days ago

TelevisaUnivision Channels Return to YouTube TV as Companies Strike Deal

Nearly two months after the Spanish-language media network went dark on the service, it will return, with YouTube bringing its Primetime Channels offering to Mexico with ViX.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 5 days ago

China launches an emergency lifeboat to bring three astronauts back to Earth

This is a “successful example for efficient emergency response in the international space industry.”…

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Hezbollah chief of staff among five killed as Israel strikes Beirut

Military leader Haytham Ali Tabtabai is a veteran who had held a series of senior positions

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

Israel targets senior Hezbollah official in first strike on Beirut in months

Hezbollah said the strike, launched almost exactly a year after a ceasefire ended that Israel-Hezbollah war, threatened an escalation of attacks.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 8 days ago

Restaurant matchbooks strike again -- Katie Lockhart -- Once a fixture on the host stand, restaurant matchbooks are returning as collectible keepsakes and design objects

Once a fixture on the host stand, restaurant matchbooks are returning as collectible keepsakes and design objects

Salon - Top Stories - 8 days ago

'Strongest after Tracy', Cyclone Fina strikes Darwin, Australia

Thousands of people in Australia were left without power on Sunday November 23,2025 after tropical cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory of the region, including capital...

International The News - World - 8 days ago

Bronze Age secrets revealed as boats emerge after 3,000 years

The boats lay undisturbed for centuries in ‘the peaty silence of time’

Independent UK - Science - 18 days ago

Home & Boat Watchdog wins reaccreditation by national association

For the 10th year, Home & Boat Watchdog in Lewes has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association.

Bay to Bay News - Business - 21 days ago

From hope and hunger strikes to City Hall: The rise of Zohran Mamdani

New York City's mayor-elect won over voters with three main election promises and years of sincere activism. But with his language already changing, will he pander to the Democratic Party establishment?

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 23 days ago

NHS faces a 'collision' of flu and doctor strikes, chief says

Sir Jim Mackey said the NHS will have to stay focused on patient safety.

Evening Standard - Health - 25 days ago

'Partners and friends': Xi strikes conciliatory tone as he meets Trump in South Korea

The high-stakes meeting comes as tensions between the world's two largest economies have escalated this year.

CNBC - Business - 1 month ago

Museum of Science and Industry workers' union votes to authorize strike

The museum employees have been in contract negotiations for more than two years. Workers say 90% of eligible employees voted to strike, if necessary.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

Netanyahu notified Trump 50 minutes before Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, US president 'didn't say no': Report - 39 minutes ago

Israeli officials say Netanyahu informed Trump about the strike on Hamas leaders in Doha nearly an hour before it happened, but US officials deny prior knowledge, highlighting tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv

First Post - World - 2 months ago