Links For Today Posted on December 19, 2025 by The Editor In a significant escalation of the ‘tanker war’ between Russia and Ukraine, which has so far played out mainly in the Black Sea, Ukrainian aerial drones have struck a tanker belonging to Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’ in the Mediterranean. US launches widespread airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria after deadly Palmyra attack Boys to be sent on courses to tackle misogyny in schools. The government hopes that by tackling the early roots of misogyny, it will prevent young men from becoming violent abusers in England. Egyptian authorities confirmed on Thursday a major deal to import natural gas from Israel, but immediately sought to protect themselves from Arab criticism, saying the agreement had nothing to do with politics and served a strategic interest for the country. Surging Barrels at Sea Spook Oil Markets More Than Russia or Venezuela Illinois Legalizes Assisted Suicide, and New York Will Likely Follow Simply put, based on our test fleet, about 45 percent of new cars today don’t come with a spare tire, though they might be equipped with a compressor and sealant kit to temporarily fix a flat tire.