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GB News: Winter Fuel Payment alert: Only days left for pensioners to claim £300 energy bill support as deadline looms
Elderly individuals on low incomes have until December 21 to claim Pension Credit, which is necessary to receive the means-tested Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300. This payment can significantly aid eligible pensioners with energy and housing costs, potentially providing over £3,900 annually.
Up to 880,000 pensioners may be missing out on this support, which also offers access to additional benefits like free dental care and a free TV license for those over 75. Applications can be made online or by phone, and eligibility typically requires income below certain thresholds.
Breitbart: DR Congo Files Criminal Complaint Against Apple for Using ‘Blood Minerals’
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, alleging the use of "blood minerals" sourced from conflict zones in the eastern DRC. The complaints claim Apple profits from minerals extracted by armed groups, contributing to violence, child labor, and environmental damage.
Apple maintains it does not directly source these minerals and has taken steps to audit its supply chain. However, the DRC's legal team argues that Apple is aware of the wrongdoing in its supply chain and calls for accountability from the tech giant.
#foreignaffairs
Breitbart: Cuba Admits 'Concern' over Return of Trump but Vows Revolution Will 'Survive'
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío expressed concern over the potential economic impacts of President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming second term, particularly regarding U.S. hostility towards the regime. He noted the dire humanitarian crisis in Cuba, attributing it to decades of failed communist policies and the ongoing exodus of Cubans.
Fernández de Cossío criticized the U.S. for not adhering to commitments made during the Obama-era "Cuban Thaw" and lamented that Cuba remains on the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list. He asserted that the Castro regime will endure Trump's presidency, despite the challenges ahead.
Le Monde: Israeli says it struck 'military targets' in Yemen after intercepting a missile from the Houthi rebels
Israel has targeted military sites in Yemen belonging to the Houthi rebels after intercepting a missile launched from Yemen. The strikes reportedly hit power plants, a port, and an oil facility. This follows multiple missile interceptions by Israel in recent days.
The Houthis claim their attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians and have vowed to continue operations until aggression against Gaza ceases. Israeli officials describe the Houthis as a growing global threat, emphasizing Iran's support for the group.
#crime
Breitbart: Tren de Aragua Caught Running Human Trafficking Cell Steps Away from Chile Presidential Palace
Chilean police dismantled a Tren de Aragua human trafficking cell near the presidential palace in Santiago, arresting four Venezuelan nationals and rescuing 12 women forced into prostitution. A one-year-old child was also saved.
The operation followed an investigation linked to a murder case involving a 20-year-old Venezuelan man connected to the gang. Authorities indicated that the suspects played roles in the murder, which stemmed from internal gang disputes over control of the victims.
#other
Breitbart: Russians Grapple with Massive Black Sea Oil Spill
Two Russian oil tankers sank in the Kerch Strait, spilling heavy fuel oil along nearly 40 miles of the Black Sea coastline. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the incident as an environmental disaster, attributing it to the use of outdated vessels in hazardous conditions.
The spill is expected to have severe ecological impacts, with local authorities and volunteers mobilizing for cleanup efforts. Zelensky called for Western sanctions against Russia's aging fleet, emphasizing the need to protect both the environment and to disrupt funding for Russia's military actions.