Cricket-themed bar chain Sixes goes into administration
The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.
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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.
Human washing machine showcased at Osaka expo to be sold to consumers in 2026
About 1,300 visitors to the 2025 World Expo tried the device.
Scientists found a hidden clock inside dinosaur eggshells
Researchers have found that fossilized dinosaur eggshells contain a natural clock that can reveal when dinosaurs lived. The technique delivers surprisingly precise ages and could revolutionize how fossil sites around the world are dated.
Latest news bulletin | December 21st, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 21st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
3 thriller masterpieces buried on Netflix you need to watch
From political thrillers to horror thrillers and an underrated Quentin Tarantino favorite, these are the hidden gems on Netflix in December 2025.
UK supermarkets turn to European turkeys as avian flu hits supply
Asda, Lidl and Morrisons understood to be stocking imported branded turkeys to meet Christmas demand Several of the UK’s big supermarkets have been forced to source turkeys from elsewhere in Europe to keep shelves stocked this Christmas, after avian flu curtailed UK production.
Trump’s push to make Maduro ‘cry uncle’ ramps up, but endgame murky
President Trump’s pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro continues to ramp up, with his threat this past week to impose a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers, but the administration’s messaging on its endgame has only become more muddled. Trump has not ruled
Democrats second-guess DNC decision to end autopsy of losses to Trump, GOP
Democrats say they've finally found their footing. And the Democratic National Committee (DNC) says it agrees. Democrats are winning again. So why would they put out an autopsy report that talks about how they lost? The party, says DNC Chair Ken Martin, needs to move forward,
A radio station in Amsterdam is a lifeline for Sudan. After USAID cuts, it's faltering
Budget cuts threaten the future of Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, which has served as an information lifeline for Sudanese people about their war-torn country.
Asian Football Confederation to launch Nations League competition
"We aim to ensure consistent access to high-quality matches while addressing logistical and cost-related challenges faced by national teams," AFC general secretary Windsor John said on Sunday (Dec 21).
AFCON 2025 kicks off: Morocco ready to host the continent
Twenty-four teams, six host cities, nine stadiums and a football-mad nation are ready to welcome the continent for Africa's biggest tournament.
Malaysian DPM Zahid says he hopes Najib is given a full pardon
Former PM Najib has already served three years in prison.
Australians unite to honour Bondi mass shooting attack at Jewish festival
Australia holds Day of Reflection on Sunday exactly one week after an antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people and injured dozens
Timing your overnight success
If it takes three to five years for a project to gain traction, it probably doesn’t pay to start a project that the world knows it needs right now. The challenge is picking something the world will need then. And the hard part is patiently and persistently sticking with it
In the Year of the Snake, China is charmed by ‘Zootopia 2’ pit viper Gary
The fluffy Disney animation — and its snake character in particular — is delighting audiences in China, to the relief both of Hollywood and China’s film regulators.
Pakistan’s military chief consolidates power unseen in years
Promotion to a newly created job gives army chief Asim Munir more power than any Pakistan military official since Gen. Pervez Musharraf’s military dictatorship.
Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing as security stepped up islandwide ahead of holidays
It comes as authorities ramped up security measures for major holiday events, including the Taipei Marathon and year-end festive celebrations.
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space
A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.
Hot, humid weather during pregnancy poses far greater risks to child health than heat alone
The dangers of heat and humidity are so well known it's become cliché to mention them. But the impacts can extend farther than even scientists and doctors realized.
Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit
Customers living in a specific Glasgow postcode were unable to apply for the Warm Home Discount.
Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing
A police official says suspect did not display any views related to specific ideology.
Why is Afcon taking place in December?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore why Afcon 2025 is in December and why it is held biannually.
Support rate for Japan PM Takaichi’s Cabinet dips to 67.5%: Kyodo poll
The majority of respondents said her remarks on a Taiwan contingency have affected Japan’s economy.
One Piece's creator teases Laugh Tale will appear in 2026
Eiichiro Oda's message from Jump Festa teases that in 2026 the manga will finally visit the island where the One Piece waits.
Australia honours Bondi Beach attack victims; PM Albanese booed
SYDNEY, Dec 21 - Australia honoured victims on Sunday of a gun attack a week earlier on a seaside Hanukkah celebration, as the prime minister announced a review of the country's law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Thai-Cambodia conflict: Anwar urges both countries to seek peace during special Dec 22 ASEAN talks
The meeting, which will be chaired by Malaysia, will provide an opportunity for both sides to directly negotiate and resolve their differences peacefully, Anwar said.
Australia marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach shooting victims
Australians will light candles on Sunday to mark the attack on a Jewish festival that killed 15 people. A national Day of Reflection has been declared.
US seizes second oil tanker off coast of Venezuela in international waters
The US has seized an oil tanker that had recently left Venezuela, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers coming in or out of Venezuela.
Australia probes security services after Bondi Beach attack
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ordered a review into the police and intelligence services.
Scientists unlocked a superconductor mystery under crushing pressure
Superconductors promise loss-free electricity, but most only work at extreme cold. Hydrogen-rich materials changed that—yet their inner workings remained hidden because they only exist under enormous pressure. Now, researchers have directly measured the superconducting state of
A neighbourhood in India fears being blamed for Bondi Beach atrocity
One of the shooters came from a Muslim area whose residents have long gone abroad to seek better lives.
Japanese village to introduce fines for disruptive behaviour amid rise in tourist numbers
Several municipalities across Japan already have ordinances in place regarding manners.
Taipei knife attack: 57-year-old who tried to stop attacker died from wound that pierced heart
Victims of the attack have been urged to get tested after one of them was found to be HIV-positive.
Takeaway owner delivers 1,000 gifts to children
Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children.
Jeju tourism jumps as Netflix K-drama draws foreign visitors
Netflix K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines is partly responsible for fuelling the surge in tourism.
‘SNL’: Watch Cher Perform ‘DJ Play a Christmas Song,’ ‘Run Rudolph Run’
Both are from the pop icon's 2023 Christmas album
Kyoto police look to dissuade shoplifters with photos of officers’ eyes
The public was asked to vote which eyes "looked effective".
Astrophysicists map the invisible universe using warped galaxies
By studying tiny distortions in the shapes of distant galaxies, scientists mapped dark matter and dark energy across one of the largest sky surveys ever assembled. Their results back the standard picture of the universe and show that even archival telescope images can unlock
Questions raised over Indonesia’s plan to send peacekeepers to Gaza after recent floods at home
Mr Prabowo has so far resisted calls to declare the floods a national emergency.
Long before Bondi massacre, Australian Jews lived with a sense of peril
One man wrote that it had felt “a bit like walking on one of those rickety rope bridges”.
At least nine people killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg, South Africa
At least nine people have been killed in a mass shooting in the Bekkersdal township, southwest of the city of Johannesburg in South Africa, according to police. A manhunt for those responsible is currently underway.
Europe is a favourite winter destination for Americans. Which cities are most popular?
New data reveals the top European destinations for US travellers this winter - with Vienna and Copenhagen among rising stars.
Everything to know about US President Donald Trump’s new plans for the Moon
President Donald Trump’s new executive order lays out the US's priorities in space. Among them is a renewed commitment to a 2028 Moon landing, new space missile development and launching nuclear reactors into orbit.
Meet the first climate migrants leaving sinking Tuvalu to start a new life in Australia
As rising sea levels continue to threaten the sinking nation of Tuvalu, Australia has welcomed the first group of climate migrants.