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Gasly shrugs off Schumacher “disrespect” row as storms batter England and the US, Starmer demands Trump NATO apology, Labour touts mega policing reform, Bangladesh bails on T20s, and China/Xi tighten Arctic and military grip amid London karaoke “Free Palestine” spat
Pierre Gasly swats away Schumacher “disrespect” backlash
Pierre Gasly defended an Instagram post from a Christmas ski trip after critics claimed it disrespected Michael Schumacher. The fuss centered on Gasly wearing a red Marlboro-style ski suit reminiscent of Schumacher and posting it on Schumacher’s birthday. Gasly said Schumacher is one of his idols, he meant no insult, and the outrage is just social media doing what it does best, inventing moral emergencies for engagement. He spoke at Alpine’s A526 launch in Barcelona ahead of testing and the Australian Grand Prix.
Storm Ingrid rips up England’s southwest coast
Storm Ingrid battered Devon and Cornwall, washing away part of a historic pier and crumbling a sea wall beside a railway line. Nature remains undefeated, and coastal infrastructure continues its long-running hobby of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Starmer to Trump: apologize for NATO Afghanistan “insult”
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned President Trump’s remarks questioning NATO’s value and suggesting allied forces in Afghanistan stayed “off the front lines,” calling them “insulting and frankly appalling” and urging an apology. The comments triggered backlash across Europe, with leaders pointing to allied casualties after NATO invoked Article 5 following 9/11, including 457 British deaths.
Winter storm panic shopping empties shelves across the southern US
Residents across the southern United States rushed supermarkets for household supplies ahead of a major winter storm, leaving some stores with empty shelves. Nothing says “preparedness” like treating bread and toilet paper as if they are limited-edition collectibles.
Bangladesh to boycott T20 World Cup, Scotland steps in
Bangladesh has decided to boycott next month’s T20 World Cup. Scotland will take their place in the tournament.
Labour promises biggest policing reform in centuries
Labour says it wants to overhaul policing to tackle what it calls an “everyday crime epidemic,” with the home secretary promising the biggest reform in centuries. The plan is expected to face political and institutional resistance, raising doubts about how quickly it can translate ambition into results.
Nearly 4,000 US flights canceled as major winter storm hits
Airlines canceled almost 4,000 U.S. flights scheduled for the weekend as a massive winter storm sweeps across the country, bringing heavy snow and sleet, followed by bitter cold. The aviation industry continues its proud tradition of being at the mercy of weather and scheduling optimism.
China eyes Arctic opportunities, officials say Greenland threat claims are overstated
China has discussed expanding Arctic trade, shipping access, and resource development, while still maintaining a limited presence. Experts and current and former U.S. officials say China and Russia do not threaten American interests in or near Greenland, contradicting President Trump’s repeated claims that security concerns justify seeking to acquire Greenland.
Xi investigates top military general in corruption and loyalty purge
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has placed China’s most senior military general under investigation, deepening a campaign against corruption and alleged disloyalty that is reshaping the leadership ranks of the armed forces. In authoritarian systems, “anti-corruption” is also a handy synonym for “reorganizing the power ladder with a chainsaw.”
London karaoke night accused of coercive “Free Palestine” demand
Israeli clubbers at a West End karaoke night in London alleged a DJ repeatedly stopped a requested song and said it would only be played if one of them went on stage and shouted “Free Palestine.” Humanitarian activist Ahmed Alkhatib said he witnessed it and condemned it as targeted and antisemitic, with a receipt reportedly confirming he and a colleague were at the venue. The venue’s owner was contacted for comment.
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