Sumatra cyclone leaves mother-of-four widowed in Gordon Ramsay’s famed culinary town

Tanah Datar, a regency in West Sumatra, is one of the areas in Indonesia still reeling from the impact of the cyclone.

Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank

Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.

Stanley Tong on Rewriting ‘Supercop,’ Earning Jackie Chan’s Trust and Making Action Travel: ‘You Want to Make Dreams Come True’

Speaking in conversation at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong director and producer Stanley Tong (“Rumble in the Bronx”) traced the unlikely, injury-filled route that led him from stunt work to one of the most consequential collaborations in Jackie Chan’s

Bethlehem Christmas tree illuminated for first time since Gaza war began

Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.

‘SNL’: Watch Dijon Perform ‘Higher!,’ Medley from Latest Album

Dijon plays the first three tracks from his acclaimed album, Baby

I spent a nearly silent weekend in a forest cabin in Sweden. Here’s what I learned

Visit Skåne launched its Stay Quiet campaign as a response to noise pollution.

A sperm bank for cheetahs could one day save the world's fastest land animal from extinction

Experts worry cheetahs may one day be on the brink of extinction and need artificial reproduction to save them.

Zelenskyy hails 'substansive' call with US officials following peace talks with Ukrainian delegation

A Ukrainian delegation met with US officials for three days of peace talks in Florida. Both sides acknowledge lasting peace will depend on Russia.

Disinformation is a worldwide issue. Here is how Central Asia is combating it

Turkic-speaking countries explore coordinated approach to fake news as global tech platforms evade national regulations.

A Drunk Raccoon Tries to Hook Up With Colin Jost and Eat Poop in Unhinged ‘Weekend Update’

In a “Weekend Update” that featured jokes about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a sunburned vacationer played by cast member Ben Marshall and how Netflix will jack up its prices to $50 million in order to buy Warner Bros., Sarah Sherman stole the show playing the drunk

MCA becomes latest party to express unhappiness with PM Anwar’s unity government

MCA's decision to cut ties with DAP implies it will leave BN should the latter continue cooperating with PH.

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

The warnings were issued as rains lashed areas already devastated by Cyclone Ditwah.

Latest news bulletin | December 7th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 7th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

‘No one knows where it came from’: first wild beaver spotted in Norfolk for 400 years

Cameras capture lone creature collecting materials for its lodge in riverside nature reserve A wild beaver has been spotted in Norfolk for the first time since beavers were hunted to extinction in England at the beginning of the 16th century. It was filmed dragging logs and

China bets big on exports, but will Europe’s economy pay the price?

China’s export surge threatens Europe’s economy, with Goldman Sachs warning of GDP losses in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain due to rising competition and weak EU policy responses.

‘SNL’ Weekend Update Trashes Trump’s Made-up Peace Prize, M.R.I. Delay

FIFA's award, which was reportedly created for Trump after he didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize, was "equally prestigious," Colin Jost says sarcastically

What to know about Australia’s social media ban for teens below 16

Officials are calling it a delay, instead of a ban, likening it to age restrictions on alcohol, tobacco and driving.

Shahad Ameen on Her Ambitious Road Movie ‘Hijra’: ‘I Wanted to Present Saudi Arabia in a Very Different Way’

Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen’s road movie “Hijra,” about the bond formed between different generations of Saudi women during a journey across the desert, delves deep into the country’s multi-cultural DNA, intending to show the country’s little known aspect “as a melting pot,”

‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Caught Snoring Away Questions About Affordability, War Crimes

Once awoken, the president says he won't hesitate to throw Pete Hesgeth "under one of Mamdani's free buses"

Sleepy Trump Dreams of Zohran Mamdani While Pete Hegseth Rants About Booze in Wacky ‘SNL’ Cold Open

Donald Trump didn’t throw much support behind Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the cold open of the Dec. 6 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Colin Jost reprised his role as Hegseth, berating the press as they were asking about the United States’ strikes on boats that were

Dakota Johnson on Her “Love-Hate Relationship” With Acting and Producing and Dealing With “Shady Financiers”

At Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival, the 'Materialists' star reflected on her career, and spoke about her move into producing and directing.

Juliette Binoche Tells ‘All That’s Left of You’ and ‘Hijra’ Directors Cherien Dabis and Shahad Ameen: ‘In the Western World, We Need to Hear Stories Like Yours’

Lauded French actor Juliette Binoche, who is currently at the Red Sea Film Festival both as an honoree and to present her directorial debut “In-I in Motion,” praised Arab filmmakers Cherien Dabis (“All That’s Left of You”) and Shahad Ameen (“Hijra”) during a conversation event

At least 25 people dead after fire in India's Goa state, chief minister says

Most of the dead were said to be the club’s kitchen workers, as well as three to four tourists.

Mounting international pressure leaves Netanyahu cornered on Trump's Gaza plan

Arab countries, European nations, and the United States are all pressing for the implementation of the next phase of the Trump plan, which will almost inevitably restore the PA to Gaza. From there, the two-state solution is already emerging on the horizon

Felicia Day says her New Vegas character 'is one of the best roles I've ever got to play,' but the actor won't be in Fallout Season 2

"Thanks for taking a chance on a naive young girl from California with stars in her eyes and a pneumatic gauntlet on her hand."

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO’s bidding war destroyed the initial confidence of the Ellisons — but don’t count them out just yet

David Zaslav just pulled off one of the greatest media mergers of the century — but that doesn’t mean he’s done wheeling and dealing.

Democrats pan Trump’s new national security strategy

Several prominent congressional Democrats on Saturday slammed the Trump administration's national security strategy (NSS), claiming it favors President Trump's business interests and weakens U.S. influence abroad. "Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy puts his family’s and

Number’s up: Calculators hold out against AI

The calculator's enduring reliability equates to millions of sales each year for Japan’s Casio.

China and Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory

Both countries have expressed concern over the US president's plans to build a missile shield.

Malaysian PM Anwar to cut costs for small businesses after poor Sabah state polls

He also doubled government funds to expedite tax refunds to small businesses.

Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900

More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.

Hallmark Teams Up With Disney World, Sets Lacey Chabert Christmas Movie to Film at the Park (EXCLUSIVE)

For the first time ever, Hallmark Channel is teaming up with Walt Disney World for a new original movie. “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,” will shoot on location at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and is led by Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle. Richard

Hong Kong election turnout in focus amid anger over deadly fire

The city is holding elections for the Legislative Council.

IDF: Palestinian bystander killed after attempted ramming attack in West Bank's Hebron

A new museum in Doha celebrates Indian art legend MF Husain

Lawh Wa Qalam is dedicated to the late Indian artist whose prolific paintings fascinated the world.

State of Texas: Minority and women-owned businesses cut from HUB program

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts overhauled a program designed to provide more exposure to historically underutilized businesses in the state procurement process by removing female and minority-owned businesses from the eligibility standards.

Sean Combs’ Mother Slams ‘Inaccuracies’ in ‘Reckoning’ Doc, Calls Abusive Parent Claims ‘Untrue’

Janice Combs says the Netflix docuseries' inaccuracies were “intentionally done to mislead viewers and further harm our reputation”

‘Minari’ Oscar Winner Youn Yuh-jung Reflects on Six-Decade Career at Singapore Film Festival: ‘I’m Not the Pope, I Don’t Have Any Message’

Oscar-winning Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung opened up about her remarkable six-decade career during an In Conversation event at the Singapore International Film Festival, sharing candid insights about her unconventional start in the industry, her formative relationship with

China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage

The meeting comes as the authorities scramble to contain public anger over the blaze, in which poor oversight and shoddy materials used in a renovation have been cited as causes of the fire's devastating spread.

Hegseth highlights US-first national defense strategy

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday took the podium at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum to attack post-Cold War U.S. foreign policy, declaring a new military focus on the Western Hemisphere while lambasting the decisions of former administrations. Over roughly 40

Hong Kong heads to the polls after deadly fire

City leader John Lee had urged the public to head to the polls, saying their ballots represented reform and support to the fire victims.

‘Thank You for Letting Us Be Emotional Wrecks’: Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, BigXthaPlug, Rosé and More Celebrate at Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch

For those destined to be songwriters, the spark of inspiration strikes early in life. That was one common theme from many of the heartfelt thank-yous and reflections shared by the diverse group of musical artists honored Saturday at Variety‘s annual Hitmakers brunch in

Body parts of baby found in freezer at Tokyo adult entertainment business

An employee of the business found the baby's head when he was cleaning a refrigerator in an office.

Matthew Lillard on Quentin Tarantino Looping Him Into Paul Dano Acting Criticism: “It F***ing Sucks”

“You wouldn’t say that to Tom Cruise. You wouldn’t say that to somebody who’s a top-line actor in Hollywood,” the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ star said at GalaxyCon.

China Audiences Drive 2025 Box Office With Animation and War Epics as Comedies Collapse

Chinese audiences pushed animation, action and historical war films to the top of 2025’s satisfaction charts, while comedies and romance all but disappeared from favor, according to new research unveiled at the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, China. In a forum

Chinese jets direct weapons radar on Japanese aircraft, Japan says

Fighter jets use their radar for fire control to identify targets as well as for search and rescue operations.

National Park Service to offer free admission on Trump’s birthday

The National Park Service in 2026 will offer free admission to U.S. residents on June 14 — or Flag Day, which also happens to be President Trump's birthday. But the Interior Department, which oversees the park service, also quietly removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and

Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?

Japan's ageing population is putting strain on national budgets and society as a whole, but researchers are developing solutions to ease the pressure.

‘Akashi’ Sweeps Awards at Whistler Film Festival

Director Mayumi Yoshida picked up trophies for best Canadian feature in the Borsos competition, best actor, best B.C. director and the Haebler Award for best feature, among other honors.