Early Bird: A Russian ship with pieces of a nuclear reactor sank off the Spanish coast. It is not possible to trade with a stolen skull.

Russian Ship with Nuclear Submarine Components Sank off Spanish Coast Last Year

A Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea over a year ago following an explosion in the engine room may have been carrying parts of nuclear reactors used in submarines. The ship Ursa Major sank on December 23, 2024, between Spain and Algeria while reportedly sailing from St. Petersburg to the Russian eastern port of Vladivostok.

Two crew members died, while 14 others were rescued by Spanish lifeboats. In a written response to opposition lawmakers, the Spanish government stated that the ship's captain, according to AP, admitted the ship was carrying “parts for two nuclear reactors similar to those used in submarines.”

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Today, the trade in the bodily remains of saints is not like in the Middle Ages

An unknown thief stole an 800-year-old skull from a church display case in northern Czech Republic, believed to belong to Saint Zdislava of Lemberk, and fled with the relic, police reported on Wednesday.
A blurred photo from a security camera captured a silhouette dressed in black, who police say was holding the skull of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk and was running between pews on Tuesday in the Basilica of St. Lawrence and St. Zdislava in Jablonec nad Jesečím, 110 km north of Prague, an unusual theft reported by outlets such as CNN.

"No one probably thought that someone would steal the relics of saints in the 21st century. In the Middle Ages, it was common, as they were considered a means of healing. But even today's theology no longer sees it that way," historian Petr Kubín told ČTK, adding that he can't imagine it could be sold advantageously.

Former French President Sarkozy faces more jail time

On Wednesday, the French prosecutor asked judges to send former president Nicolas Sarkozy to prison for a second time, this time for seven years, and to impose a fine of 300,000 euros in connection with allegations that the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi secretly financed his successful presidential campaign in 2007.

Sarkozy (71) was sentenced in September 2025 to five years in prison for criminal association, becoming the first former French president in modern history to be imprisoned. He served 20 days in La Santé prison in Paris before being released under judicial supervision in November, as reported by AP.

Starmer warns that his removal would trigger further chaos in Britain

Sir Keir Starmer, who is under pressure, warned his ministers and MPs that a leadership contest in the Labour Party could result in "chaos", amid speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting is about to challenge him soon. The Prime Minister aimed to unite his divided MPs behind a package of new laws intended to end the "status quo that has let working people down". In his speech in the House of Commons before meeting with ministers and MPs, he promised reforms in areas such as healthcare, housing, and immigration, reported the BBC.

Donald Trump Values Friendship with Chinese Dictator

President Donald Trump told Xi Jinping on Thursday that "it is an honor to be his friend," even though his Chinese counterpart warned during their closely watched bilateral meeting of a possible clash between the two countries.

This stark contrast in tone highlighted how far apart the two leaders are on contentious issues, including the war in Iran, trade disputes, and Washington's relations with Taiwan. It suggested that the much-anticipated meetings between Trump and Xi Jinping are likely to be more of a grand spectacle and symbolic gesture rather than a significant breakthrough in the relationships of the world's power hegemons, said the AP agency.

Sources: AP, CNN, BBC, ČTK