
US Conducts Third Strike on Drug Vessel Amid Political Tensions
The US military has conducted its third fatal strike targeting an alleged drug smuggling vessel, continuing its efforts against drug trafficking at sea.
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The US military has conducted its third fatal strike targeting an alleged drug smuggling vessel, continuing its efforts against drug trafficking at sea.

An adrift vessel caused the temporary closure of the Ravenel Bridge in all directions on Wednesday afternoon after losing propulsion. The bridge was cleared and reopened once the vessel passed underneath, with no damage reported. Two recreational boaters suffered minor injuries.

Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister has declared a national emergency due to a large oil spill near the nation's coast, caused by an overturned vessel of unknown ownership. The spill has coated beaches on Tobago's south-west coast, and the government is facing challenges in containing the leak and assessing the extent of the spill. The prime minister emphasized the need for prioritized funding to address the situation, as the costs of cleanup are expected to be significant.

Three people, including two women and a man, were found dead on board a vessel anchored offshore in Juneau over the course of three days. Initial investigations showed no signs of foul play, but the use of controlled substances may have contributed to the deaths. The bodies were sent to Anchorage for autopsies and the investigation is ongoing.