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EU seals 2026 fishing quotas; U.S. commandos seize dual-use tech on China-to-Iran ship; Trump vows retaliation after ISIS-blamed Syria attack kills 3 U.S. troops; Israel says it killed Hamas commander Raed Saad; Defending champions Bordeaux win 10th straight Champions Cup over Scarlets; Orewin Bridge, the battle that ended Welsh independence
EU Reaches 2026 Fishing Quota Agreement After Lengthy Negotiations
After two days of bleary-eyed haggling, EU fisheries ministers reached a 2026 fishing quota agreement, carving up catch limits for the bloc and reminding everyone that nothing unites Europe quite like arguing over cod at 3 a.m.
U.S. Commandos Raid Cargo Ship En Route From China to Iran, Seize Dual-Use Technology
U.S. commandos raided a cargo ship en route from China to Iran, seizing “dual-use” technology in a high-seas operation several hundred miles off Sri Lanka, according to U.S. officials. The components—usable for civilian purposes or conventional weapons—were taken as part of a Pentagon effort to disrupt Iran’s clandestine procurement after June’s 12-day conflict, when U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iranian nuclear sites. The ship’s name, owner, and flag weren’t disclosed, and Indo-Pacific Command declined comment. With UN snapback arms restrictions back in force, more interdictions are expected: the U.S. recently seized a Venezuelan tanker’s cargo in the Caribbean, while Iran has detained several vessels in the Gulf of Oman for alleged fuel smuggling. In other words, freedom of navigation now includes frequent boardings—and everyone swears the other guy is the pirate.
Trump vows retaliation after Syria attack kills three Americans; Islamic State blamed
After an ISIS ambush in Syria killed two U.S. troops and a civilian, President Trump vowed “serious retaliation,” marking the first American fatalities since Assad’s fall; three others were wounded, and Syrian President al‑Sharaa condemned the attack as authorities blamed the Islamic State.
Trump pledges action after U.S. service members killed in attack in Syria
Trump pledges action after U.S. service members killed in attack in Syria: President Trump said Saturday the U.S. “will retaliate” after an ISIS ambush in Syria killed two U.S. service members and one civilian and injured several others. He offered condolences to the families, calling the dead “three great patriots,” and vowed accountability.
Defending champions Bordeaux cruise to 10th consecutive Champions Cup win over Scarlets
Defending champions Bordeaux cruise to a 10th consecutive Champions Cup win over Scarlets, thumping the Welsh side 50-21 at Stade Chaban-Delmas after turning an early Fletcher Anderson try into a first-half five-try procession. Matthieu Jalibert struck back and converted, skipper Jefferson Poirot and Gaetan Barlot piled on, and Jalibert’s counter secured the bonus before Tiaan Jacobs made it 31-14 at the break despite Henry Thomas’s reply. After halftime, Pablo Uberti added a sixth, Anderson grabbed his second for Scarlets, and Bordeaux slammed the door through Xan Mousques and Louis Bielle-Biarrey—backing up last week’s win over the Bulls while Scarlets’ Bristol hangover lingered.
Orewin Bridge: The Battle That Ended Welsh Independence
Orewin Bridge: The Battle That Ended Welsh Independence—743 years on, the December 11, 1282 clash near Cilmeri still marks the moment Wales’s native rule was cut down with its prince. Llewelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native Prince of Wales, died after Edward I’s forces outflanked Welsh positions by slipping across a nearby ford while archers pinned from the front and cavalry smashed the flank. Llewelyn, believing there would be no fighting that day, had separated from his army; he was struck down, reportedly asked for a priest who never arrived, and his severed head was later displayed in London. By St David’s Day 1283, English control and law were imposed across Wales. Historians argue his death was likely an assassination rather than a simple battlefield fall, with medieval sources hinting at treachery and the possibility of collaborators within his circle. Edward grasped the political calculus: to extinguish resistance, eliminate not just the man but the idea of a native prince. Today, the loss is remembered at the monument near Cilmeri and at “Llywelyn’s Cave” in Aberedw, where he is said to have spent his last night. The commemorations, poems, and quiet pilgrimages underscore an enduring resolve to honor Welsh heritage—and, for many, to keep the hope of an independent Wales alive.
Israel says strike killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saad
Israel says a strike killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saad, with the Israel Defense Forces saying they targeted him while he traveled in a vehicle in Gaza on Saturday.
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