240,000 victims of Coupang data leak sue South Korean company

The data breach is thought to have leaked personal information related to around 33 million Coupang users .

Made in China, Made in India – and powered by sustainable coal

The global energy debate is entering a reckoning it can no longer postpone. Not because activists have relented or governments have found consensus, but because geopolitics, productivity energy and national security have forced reality back into the room. For more than a

City in North Sumatra cancels New Year’s Eve celebrations after public backlash

The city of Medan remains under disaster emergency status following flooding in November 2025.

Africa: '97% of Spotlight Initiative Programme Countries Have Sustained Achievements' - Key Takeaways From the Initiative's Sustainability Report

[Spotlight Initiative] BRUSSELS, Belgium - On 11 December, Spotlight Initiative hosted 'A sustainable legacy: An intimate evening of conversation and insights from global leaders on how seed investments to end violence against women and girls deliver sustainable outcomes'. The

Cyclone warning prompts Bali to step up flood mitigation efforts

On Sept 10, Bali was hit by its worst flooding in its history, inundating six of the island’s eight regencies.

Why is Malaysia ruling coalition party DAP making vocal demands on Anwar’s government?

Rattled by its poor showing in Sabah election, DAP has taken an aggressive reformist stance to reclaim its political identity, though some analysts ask if the party could be panicking for “the wrong reasons”.

Africa: From Aspiration to Action - Barriers to Youth Empowerment in Africa

[Afrobarometer] Educational gains have not translated into jobs for young citizens.

Man suspected in shooting at Brown University found dead, officials say

The man is also suspected of killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor in his home earlier this week, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65 million collected from fundraising

SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - A man credited with saving lives for wrestling a ​gun from one of the alleged attackers ​during a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach received a cheque for more than ⁠A$2.5 million ($1.65 million) on Friday, after tens of thousands of people

TikTok Awards Debut in Hollywood Despite Technical Glitches

The seams were showing at times at the first TikTok Awards held Thursday night the Hollywood Palladium and live streaming on TikTok and Tubi. The show got started almost an hour late because the LED screens on the Palladium’s stage malfunctioned. Presenters and winners

‘I deserve it?’: Australia’s ‘Bondi hero’ handed $2.1 million collected from fundraising

Mr Ahmed, 43, left his hometown in Syria nearly 20 years ago to seek work in Australia.

EU agree €90bn loan for Ukraine but without using Russian assets

Ukrainian had wanted the EU to use €200 billion of frozen Russian assets but Belgium opposed the move.

Toyota to sell made-in-America vehicles in Japan from 2026 to please Trump

Toyota is aiming to meet the diverse needs of customers while improving US-Japan trade relations.

Brown University shooting suspect found dead

The suspected gunman authorities believe to be responsible for the Brown University shooting was found dead on Thursday in a New Hampshire storage facility, according to officials. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, a former Brown student, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound,

Japan should have nuclear weapons, official reportedly says

Japan upholds a long-standing commitment to not possess, produce, or permit the entry of nuclear weapons.

Cars decorated with Christmas ornaments light up Malaysian roads

The videos received thumbs-ups from netizens, who commended the cars’ owners for bringing cheer to the roads.

Three arrested for allegedly burning wild elephant in Sri Lanka

Police said villagers used flaming torches to drive away the elephant, which later died.

Up to 18,000 could die in major Tokyo quake, mostly from fires: Government panel

There is a roughly 70% chance of a magnitude 7 quake occurring beneath Tokyo within the next 30 years.

'This year nearly broke me as a scientist': US researchers reflect on how 2025's science cuts have changed their lives

From beginning to end, 2025 was a year of devastation for scientists in the United States.

To feel lonely is to be human: Here's how to handle it at Christmas

Christmas is often considered a time of connection, warmth and belonging. That's the script, anyway. But for many people, the reality feels different; isolating, emotionally weighted and filled with comparisons that sting.

Apple Goes to Record Low on AirPods Pro 3 via Amazon, Now Cheaper Than Your Old Pro 2

The best AI earbuds are on sale via Amazon. The post Apple Goes to Record Low on AirPods Pro 3 via Amazon, Now Cheaper Than Your Old Pro 2 appeared first on Kotaku .

How much does it cost to end rough sleeping? An Australian-first study may have just found out

Homelessness is a growing issue in Australia.

Japan hikes interest rate to highest level since 1995 as inflation bites

It comes as new PM Sanae Takaichi is keen for inflation to fall but also needs low government borrowing costs.

Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines

The festival acts as a platform to highlight the region’s famed lantern industry.

US military kills 5 'narco-terrorists' in eastern Pacific, surpassing 100 deaths in boat strikes

The U.S. military struck two alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific on Thursday, killing five “narco-terrorists” and bringing the total number of people killed in the Pentagon's ongoing campaign to over 100. Three people were killed on the first boat and two

Wisconsin judge found guilty of obstruction for helping immigrant shake federal authorities

A Wisconsin judge was found guilty late Thursday of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities after learning of his imminent arrest but acquitted of concealing him. After six hours of deliberation, dragging into the night, a jury returned a split

Trump move to dismantle climate agency blows up Senate funding deal

A potential deal to fund large swaths of the federal government, including the Departments of Defense and Health and Human Services, collapsed on Thursday night after Colorado senators demanded that Congress stop President Trump’s efforts to dismantle a key climate agency. A

‘Last Samurai Standing’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix

Netflix has greenlit a second season of “Last Samurai Standing,” the Japanese period-action series that has become a global streaming hit since its debut. Set during Japan’s Meiji period in the late 19th century, “Last Samurai Standing” follows 292 samurai warriors who gather

Why Is Spain Spinning?

It isn’t because the Iberian Peninsula is dizzy The post Why Is Spain Spinning? appeared first on Nautilus .

US launches review of advanced Nvidia AI chip sales to China, sources say

Many shoppers take a strange comfort of buying now and paying later—but it can come with a sting after Christmas

It's that time of year again, and retailers are pulling out all the stops to get us spending—from Black Friday to New Year's sales.

Made-in-China EUV machine targets AI chip output by 2028

China has reportedly built an extreme‑ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine inside a high‑security laboratory in Shenzhen, in what sources described as a nationally coordinated push to overcome the most tightly held chokepoint in advanced chipmaking. The machine is described as

The Best Horror Movies of 2025, Ranked: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ ‘Weapons’ and More

2025 was a robust year for horror movies, both in terms of the nonstop release schedule and numerous box office hits. From monster openings for features like “Sinners” and “Final Destination Bloodlines” to word-of-mouth streaming debuts like “Dead Mail” and “Best Wishes to

Bus bound for Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport catches fire

The driver and approximately 40 passengers evacuated safely.

Colombia Boosts Tax Incentive CINA to Record Amount for 2026

After a bumper year that saw major projects shooting in Colombia, including Seasons 2 of BBC/AMC’s “The Night Manager” and Netflix’s mega epic series “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” Colombia’s Film Commission at Proimágenes Colombia has increased its CINA incentive to $90

Shawn Levy Celebrates ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Wrapping Its Shoot With Behind-the-Scenes Look

Ryan Gosling stars in director Levy's film that Disney releases theatrically in 2027.

Japanese woman convicted of hiding daughter’s body in freezer for 20 years

The 76-year-old woman was sentenced to one year in prison.

Indonesian pro-government parties open to scrapping direct regional elections

Most political parties in the House signalled their willingness to revisit the current direct regional elections.

Japan eyes bigger role in central Asia with first leaders’ summit

Japan will host top officials from five countries for a two-day gathering starting Dec 19.

Universities' work towards Indigenous identity policies signals difficult conversations

In recent years, members of the Canadian public have witnessed the misrepresentation of Indigenous identities.

'The river will not wait for us': Strict timeline set for Colorado River deal

Federal officials gave the clearest timeline yet for when a breakthrough could come in closed-door negotiations over the water supply of 40 million Americans.

Bromeliads promote plant diversity in the forest by enriching the soil with nutrients

Anyone seeing a white jacaranda (Jacaranda puberula), also known as caroba, blooming in the sandbank forest might assume that the leafy tree could not survive in such sandy soil. They would be right. This type of Atlantic Forest, located very close to the sea, is characterized

How Europe's new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade—and our shopping habits

For people living in the EU, the price of their next car, home renovation and even local produce may soon reflect a climate policy that many have never even heard of. This new regulation, which comes fully into force on New Year's Day, does not just target heavy industry—it

Indonesia sends top minister to US to finalise trade deal

Crude palm oil, one of Indonesia’s key exports, will reportedly be a focus of the talks.

‘Severance’ Star Tramell Tillman on Being Cast in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and His Message to LGBTQ Community Amid Political Attacks: ‘We Will Survive Because We Always Do’

Tramell Tillman has a message for the LGBTQ community. “We’re being silenced and pushed apart,” the “Severance” star told me Wednesday at the Golden Globes luncheon for first-time nominees at the Maybourne Beverly Hills hotel. “We need more voices, we need more stories, we need

Senate GOP passes third en bloc group of nominations

The Senate on Thursday greenlighted 97 lower-level nominees, marking the third tranche advanced by Republicans since they changed the chamber’s rules in September and one of their final acts of the year before departing for the holiday break. Senate Republicans voted 53-43 to

Australia’s gun control consensus frays after Bondi Beach attack

One of the assailants, Sajid Akram, who was shot dead by police, was the legal owner of six guns.

A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furore across Asia

Sarah Dzafce lost her Miss Finland crown last week after a photo posted on social media of her pulling the skin at the corners of her eyes went viral late last month.