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City of London Polices new £600M headquarters nears completion, aiming to enhance fraud and cyber crime tackling. The topping out phase marks a significant milestone, with Eric Parry Architects and Mace Construct leading the project. The new facilities, set to open in 2027, will house the Economic and Cyber Crime Academy and Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit. The investment is praised for its potential to save the financial industry millions and protect the UKs financial hub.

Elon Musks X platform faces backlash for AI tool Groks misuse, leading to deepfake nude images, including of children. UK PM Sir Keir Starmer threatens to block X, while Ofcom investigates. X restricts Groks image editing to paid subscribers, but critics deem it insufficient. Public outrage grows, with celebrities and politicians demanding action. Ofcom can now fine companies and block sites under the Online Safety Act. Musk counters with free speech claims and sanction threats, as the AI safety and censorship debate intensifies.

Mike Tindalls podcast reveals a playful bond between him and Princess Anne, with Anne sharing her love for driving and Mike joking about her racing skills. Their cheeky relationship, filled with shared humor, has royal fans delighted. Annes wit and love for speed are highlighted, from her heavy goods vehicle license to Zaras own speeding incidents, making the royals feel more relatable.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey vows to hold Putin accountable for war crimes, citing atrocities like Bucha mass graves and child abductions. Ukrainians face harsh cold and power outages due to Russian strikes. Healey announces potential British troop deployment to Ukraine under a peace deal.

A mother is fighting for her life after a Christmas Eve shooting in Peckham, London. Two hooded men fired seven rounds through her front door, leaving her with multiple gunshot wounds. Her one-year-old son was inside but unharmed. Police are appealing for witnesses and asking for any details that could help in the investigation.

In a brutal drug gang clash, Leon Bangura from South London is convicted of murdering Kalvin Taylor, a nineteen-year-old. The crime occurred on September 15, 2024, when Bangura stabbed Taylor in the chest with a large knife during a drug debt collection. Taylors body was left in a flat for nearly a week before police discovered it. The murder was part of a turf war between rival drug lines, with Bangura running with the Lenny crew and Taylor working for the Batman line. Bangura was arrested four days after the body was found, with a knife in his car. Two co-defendants were cleared of murder and manslaughter. The conviction brings some justice, with Kalvins family showing strength and detectives praising their tireless work.

In Nicaragua, authorities arrest at least sixty people for supporting the US capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, with human rights groups decrying the arrests as arbitrary. Meanwhile, the US navy armada remains in the Caribbean, as regional tensions persist.

Nicolas Cages WWII Thriller Faces Backlash: Swastika Flags, Rushed Shoot, and Cancelled Permit Nicolas Cages upcoming World War Two espionage thriller, Operation Fortitude, faced controversy when plans to film at Waltham Forest Town Hall in London with swastika flags were met with backlash. The local council initially approved the shoot, but only if residents were consulted and the symbols were kept private. However, a rushed change in the schedule left no time for consultations, leading to the council pulling the permit and moving the shoot to Greenwich. The town hall, which has hosted successful productions like Slow Horses, lost out on potential revenue and partnership with the film industry.

President Trumps proposal to acquire Greenland for national security purposes has sparked outrage among locals and officials. Despite Greenlands self-governance under Denmark and its strategic importance to the US, the idea of annexation has been met with strong opposition. Protests, surveys, and diplomatic reactions have all indicated a clear rejection of the proposal. As tensions rise, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Danish officials to discuss potential alternatives.