Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea
Manila said nearly two dozen Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal were targeted with water cannon and blocking manoeuvres.
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Myanmar military acknowledges airstrike on hospital, claims armed opposition groups used it as base
More than 30 people, including patients, medical workers and children, were reportedly killed and about 80 others injured in the military airstrike on the general hospital in the western state of Rakhine.
China to boost exports, imports in 2026, seeking 'sustainable' trade, official says
Beijing's trillion-dollar trade surplus is stirring tensions with its trade partners and drawing criticism from observers who say its production-focused economic growth model is unsustainable.
European banks' best year on record: What's the outlook for 2026?
European bank stocks posted their strongest year on record in 2025, fuelled by resilient growth, high margins, and capital returns. Looking to 2026, the focus is now shifting to earnings growth, efficiency gains, and sustained shareholder payouts.
Latest news bulletin | December 13th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Budget airlines rarely offer their lowest advertised cabin bag fees, consumer watchdog says
Major UK consumer watchdog Which? has slammed European budget airlines for almost never actually offering cabin bag fares as low as advertised.
By locking in Russian assets for good, the EU is finally playing hardball
In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine.
How the European Parliament could still derail the EU-Mercosur deal
Three votes in the European Parliament could derail the largest free trade area ever struck by the European Union – or at least significantly change it.
Pablo Larraín, Palestine and Germany Set the Tone at Kerala Film Festival’s Politically Charged Opening Night
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala opened Friday in Thiruvananthapuram, India, with a politically charged and internationally focused ceremony led by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín, the ambassadors of Palestine and Germany, and Canadian director Kelly
Underground infiltration: Tunnel for smuggling migrants from Belarus into Poland discovered
More than 180 foreigners have illegally entered Poland through a tunnel under the border with Belarus. Most of the migrants have already been detained, the search for the others is still ongoing.
Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks
Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.
Jane Fonda Spoofs Nicole Kidman’s Beloved AMC Theatres Ad With Warner Bros. Twist: “Somehow Mergers Feel Good in a Place Like This”
Fonda recently shared her opinion on Netflix‘s $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., calling the deal “an alarming escalation of the consolidation that threatens the entire entertainment industry.”
East Java boarding school head gets 20 years, chemical castration for sexual abuse
Despite being in effect in Indonesia for nearly a decade, chemical castration remains a rare sentence.
China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial amid Japan tensions
China consistently reminds its people of the 1937 massacre, in which it says Japanese troops killed 300,000 people in what was then its capital.
Walz addresses fraud scandal: Minnesota's 'generosity has been taken advantage of'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) addressed his state's growing fraud scandal on Friday, telling residents that the North Star State's "generosity has been taken advantage of." The scandal erupted after more than 50 people were convicted in connection with the theft of hundreds of
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Supporters say security forces seized the activist in Mashhad as she spoke unveiled at a service for a lawyer found dead. The Nobel Committee said it was 'deeply concerned,' as doctors warn a return to prison could endanger her health
Zubeen Garg tragedy: S’pore festival organiser among 4 charged with murder by Indian investigators
The 3,500-page charge sheet names a total of seven suspects.
Zubeen Garg death: S’pore festival organiser among 4 charged with murder by Indian investigators
The 3,500-page charge sheet names a total of seven suspects.
Six injured as house explodes in California
A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.
North Korea acknowledges its troops cleared mines for Russia
Pyongyang has reportedly sent thousands of troops to fight for Moscow as it presses ahead with its nearly four-year invasion of Ukraine.
Maduro dances, sings to 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' at rally as Trump escalates
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday danced to Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" while urging attendees at a rally to be ready in case of an American attack amid rising tensions between his country and the Trump administration. He urged supporters to be
Thailand vows continued military action against Cambodia, despite Trump's ceasefire claim
"Thailand will continue to perform military actions until we feel no more harm and threats to our land and people," Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday (Dec 13).
China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial despite Japan tensions
President Xi Jinping did not make an appearance at the memorial, which he last attended in 2017.
Watch a Moth Drink Moose Tears
Researchers recorded the nocturnal insects sipping from the massive mammal’s ducts for the first time The post Watch a Moth Drink Moose Tears appeared first on Nautilus .
LaKeith Stanfield Replaces Jonathan Majors as Dennis Rodman in ’48 Hours in Vegas’
Stanfield will portray the Chicago Bulls forward in Rick Famuyiwa's forthcoming feature centered around Rodman's trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals.
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico in first poll post-announcement
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, leads the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate according to a new poll, with 51% of likely voters indicating support for her, while State Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, has 43% support.
LaKeith Stanfield to Star in Dennis Rodman ’48 Hours in Vegas’ Movie
LaKeith Stanfield is set to play NBA legend Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s “48 Hours in Vegas,” taking over the role after Jonathan Majors was dropped from the film following his 2023 assault conviction. The upcoming comedy is “inspired by the untold story of Dennis Rodman’s
From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Hermon’s: A Sophisticated Bistro Rises in Northeast L.A. After Plans for a Malibu Restaurant Go Up in Smoke
Last year, the Last Word hospitality team was all set to open Chez Renée in the Malibu spot that formerly housed La La Cabana and Giorgio’s. But fate had other ideas, and the historic former sheriff’s station on Pacific Coast Highway burned in the Palisades-Malibu fire in
Harris, Martin talk affordability at DNC meeting: 'S--- is too expensive'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin on Friday critiqued the Trump administration's handling on rising costs and affordability, with the DNC chair candidly acknowledging that "s--- is too expensive." The two spoke at the
Google Removes AI Videos of Disney Characters After Cease and Desist Letter
Google has removed dozens of AI-generated videos that depicted Disney-owned characters after receiving a cease and desist letter from the studio on Wednesday. Disney flagged the YouTube links to the videos in its letter, and demanded that Google remove them immediately. The AI
Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.
Hailee Steinfeld Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Husband Josh Allen
Steinfeld announced the news in her Substack newsletter with a home video
An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing
Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.
Thai PM vows continued military action against Cambodia despite Trump ceasefire claims
US President Donald Trump said on Dec 12 Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to halt fighting along their disputed border.
Cambodia says Thailand still bombing hours after Trump truce call
This comes just hours after US leader Trump announced an agreement between the 2 sides.
DHS changing immigration enforcement tactics amid negative polling
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to change its tactics in immigration enforcement operations, moving away from sweeping raids that have been publicized in some cities across the country. DHS sources told NewsNation's Ali Bradley that U.S. Border Patrol
A Warming Arctic May Be Changing Polar Bears’ DNA
Polar bears in a warmer region of Greenland have shown some surprising genetic changes that may help them adapt The post A Warming Arctic May Be Changing Polar Bears’ DNA appeared first on Nautilus .
If the only Larian game you've played is Baldur's Gate 3, here's what you need to know about the Divinity series
The full rundown on Larian's Divinity games, which ones you should actually play, and the ideal order.
Mining company claims government didn’t follow proper process for Aboriginal heritage protection order
Regis Resources told a federal court hearing the partial protection order, which blocks construction of a planned tailings dam, would make its development unviable Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A mining company developing a goldmine in the central
As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support
Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.
Home batteries subsidy overhauled with $5bn injection as Australians rush to take up discount
Chris Bowen says first 50kWh of a system would still be eligible, but discounting would not be as generous per kWh for medium- and larger-sized batteries Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Discounts for larger systems will be wound back under a popular
A demilitarized zone in Ukraine? Zelensky appears open
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A demilitarized zone in Ukraine? Zelensky appears open Ukraine included the establishment of a demilitarized zone in the Donbas region as part of
Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.
A velvet reset: Trump’s new strategy hands China breathing space
For years, Washington framed China as the defining adversary of the American century. The National Security Strategy released on December 4 has quietly abandoned that posture. At just 33 pages, the document mentions China sparingly and never as an existential threat. Instead,
Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability
The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will fight for the final time on Saturday night. But who is he, really?
