Monsoon death toll climbs over 1,000 across 4 Southeast Asian nations
Indonesia and Sri Lanka hit hardest as climate change-boosted monsoon flooding wreaks havoc across Southeast Asian nations.
Month: December 2025
Zelenskyy sets out Ukraine’s red lines in press conference with Macron – Europe live
Ukrainian president says focus remains on security guarantees, maintaining sovereignty and territory UK prime minister Keir Starmer is delivering a major economy speech this morning.You can follow all the key lines on our UK live blog with my colleague…
UK politics: OBR chief resigns, saying budget leak was ‘technical but serious’ error – as it happened
Richard Hughes says he is stepping down in order to restore confidence in organisationQ: Yesterday you said Rachel Reeves was lying. Today you are saying she gave out false information. Are you still accusing her of being a liar?Badenoch replies: “Yes….
Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151 – Reuters
Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151 ReutersPainstaking search for bodies after deadly Hong Kong housing complex fire nears end CNNHong Kong Acts to Quell Anger After Deadly Building Blaze &nbs…
Terrifying moment ‘drunk’ driver, 90, slams FULL SPEED through coffee shop window leaving it utterly destroyed
THIS is the moment a ninety-year-old driver slammed his car into a coffee shop in Los Gatos, California. The elderly driver may have been drunk at the time, according to police. Footage shows the terrifying moment that the car smashed through the windo…
Bangladesh court sentences UK MP Tulip Siddiq to two years in prison in absentia
MP for Hampstead and Highgate in London denies allegations and condemns ‘flawed and farcical’ trialWhat led to Bangladesh trial of Tulip Siddiq in her absence?A court in Bangladesh has sentenced the British MP Tulip Siddiq to two years in jail after a …
Spain’s tourism numbers set to keep growing in 2026
Spain’s crucial yet controversial mass tourism model is projected to continue to grow next year, with new data showing an increase in bookings by foreign holidaymakers for Christmas and the start of 2026.
Himalaya Shipping locks in newcastlemax earnings in charter switch as rates rise
Norwegian owner moves four bulkers off index-linked deals for first quarter
Japan Princess’ Admiration Sparks Call To Change Male-Only Succession Law
During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents.
Sri Lanka Declares ‘Largest’ Disaster as Cyclone Death Toll Rises to 355
The country’s president said the nationwide flooding after the storm hit last week was the most challenging natural disaster in the island nation’s history.