Fifty-three people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast, the UN migration agency announced on Monday, according to The Guardian. Only two survivors were rescued from the vessel, which overturned north of Zuwara on Friday. This tragedy marks the latest in a series of fatal incidents on the central Mediterranean route, where hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers have already died this year while attempting the perilous crossing.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the incident, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by those seeking to reach Europe by sea. The exact cause of the capsizing was not immediately clear. The IOM did not provide details on the nationalities of those on board.
In other news, pop superstar Britney Spears sold the rights to her entire music catalog on December 30th for approximately $200 million, the BBC reported. The buyer was independent music publisher Primary Wave. The singer, known for hits like "...Baby One More Time" and "Toxic," had previously stated in January 2024 that she would "never return to the music industry." Representatives for Spears declined to comment on the sale.
Meanwhile, Spotify announced that it had managed to boost the number of people streaming music, podcasts, and audiobooks on its platform, despite increasing competition in the streaming industry. Paid subscribers in the last three months of 2025 jumped by 9 million, reaching 290 million, which helped net profit rise to $1.17 billion, according to the BBC. However, the Swedish firm continues to face criticism from artists who believe the platform does not pay them enough for having their songs available.
Also, some senior managers at the Co-op have complained of a "toxic culture" at the executive level of the 180-year-old member-owned food and services group, the BBC reported. A letter to Co-op board members, seen by the BBC, complained of "fear and alienation" among senior staff who felt scared to raise concerns about the direction of the business. Several sources also said they feel a culture that discourages any challenge has led to a series of poor decisions resulting in sinking morale, abrupt departures, as well as a "sharp drop in profits and a rocketi."
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