Simple English News Daily Monday 1st December 2025. Ukraine Black Sea drones. Switzerland referendums. Asia floods. Senegal oil spill. Australia cheats...
Dec 1, 2025
Ukrainian sea drones are making headlines after targeting Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea. In Switzerland, voters reject proposals for compulsory military service for women and inheritance taxes on the wealthy. Spain witnesses massive protests demanding new elections amid corruption claims. Meanwhile, Nigeria keeps schools shut due to fears from mass kidnappings. A significant oil spill threatens Senegal, while deadly floods strike Southern Asia. Plus, a couple faces arrest in Australia for cheating at a casino, and the Prime Minister ties the knot while in office!
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Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Tankers
- Ukraine has used sea drones to hit two sanctioned Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, marking a new direct attack on oil-carrying ships.
- The strikes caused fires and prompted Turkish boats to try to extinguish one blaze, with no reported injuries.
Heavy Civilian Toll And Intense Fighting
- Russian missile and drone attacks killed civilians and left hundreds of thousands without power over the weekend.
- Ukraine reports killing, injuring, or capturing around 1,000 Russian soldiers every day across parts of the front.
Swiss Reject Service And Inheritance Tax
- Swiss voters rejected extending compulsory service to women by over 80% in a referendum.
- They also rejected a national inheritance tax on ultra-rich transfers above 50 million francs by almost 80%.