## Two Russian tankers carrying tonnes of fuel oil break in half and start sinking near Kerch Strait – videos

Authored by pravda.com.ua

Reports emerged on the morning of 15 December indicating that two Russian tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, were sinking in the Kerch Strait.

Both vessels were reported to be broken in half, with fuel oil leaking into the water.

Source: Russian media outlets Mash and Astra; Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency Interfax.

Details: The Volgoneft had 13 crew members and about 4,300 tonnes of fuel oil on board.

A total of 4,000 tonnes of fuel oil leaked from the Volgoneft-212's tanks, creating a large black spot on the sea's surface.

A tugboat, Mercury, along with a Mi-8 helicopter from the Russian Emergencies Ministry, are en route from Kerch to assist the crew. »

### Nancy Pelosi has hip replacement surgery after injury in Europe

Authored by cbsnews.com

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement after being hospitalized during a trip to Luxembourg, her office said Saturday.

"Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement and is well on the mend," spokesperson Ian Krager said in a statement.

The operation was conducted at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at Landstuhl Army Base in Germany, her office said. »

### Quick response saves Saskatchewan hockey player’s life after neck slashed

Authored by ckom.com

As that play was going on, the 35-year-old Cusitar was on the ground after having his neck slashed by a skate blade.

Minor hockey players in Saskatchewan must wear a neck guard, but for players in a league that’s for age 18 or older, like Senior A hockey or beer leagues, it is not mandated.

Hockey Saskatchewan recently expanded the use of neck guards to include all referees officiating minor hockey and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. »

### Ho-ho-no! Children in tears after vicar tells them Santa is not real

Authored by theguardian.com

Telling young children whether Santa is or is not real is a parental ritual usually handled with painstaking care.

Tearful youngsters, angry parents and claims of a “ruined Christmas” followed Rev Dr Paul Chamberlain’s visit to Lee-on-the-Solent junior school this week.

He told year 6 students, who are aged between 10 and 11, that Father Christmas was not real, prompting pupils to sob. »

### Greedfall 2's improvements will come "gradually" with Update 0.2 "only the first step"

Authored by eurogamer.net

"[The decision to delay Update 0.2] allows us to focus on implementing significant improvements and fixes based on your feedback," the team said.

This means Update 0.2 will not introduce a slew of changes, but instead the improvements will be "implemented gradually" over time.

"Ensuring your voices shape this journey has always been the goal of Early Access," the update concluded. »

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