Bondi Beach gunmen went to Philippines before attack, authorities say
Australian police are investigating how the father and son planned the attack and whether they had links to terrorist groups, including Islamic State.
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Giant sea monsters lived in rivers at the end of the dinosaur age
Giant mosasaurs, once thought to be strictly ocean-dwelling predators, may have spent their final chapter prowling freshwater rivers alongside dinosaurs and crocodiles. A massive tooth found in North Dakota, analyzed using chemical isotope techniques, reveals that some
Japan lifts mega quake advisory week after powerful tremor
The advisory urges people to prepare emergency bags should they need to evacuate quickly.
Lebanon is flexing its muscles with Iran - but war with Israel could play into Tehran's hands
Beirut needs international support to curb Iranian efforts to maintain its presence in Lebanon while it continues to support Hezbollah. The resumption of war would free Tehran from this dilemma, as it fears the complete crushing of its regional sphere of influence
GOP Rep. Lawler says it would be ‘wrong’ for Trump to reclassify marijuana
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) said Monday that President Trump changing marijuana’s classification would be ill-advised. “I think rescheduling marijuana is wrong. The fact is, marijuana is a gateway drug. Most of the people who end up using hard substances start out on
Pentagon escalates review into Sen. Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
The Pentagon is escalating its preliminary review into Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over his participation in a video where he and other Democrats told U.S. service members to disobey “illegal orders.” A Pentagon official told The Hill on Monday that Defense Secretary Pete
Ben & Jerry's row deepens as three board members removed
One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam hit record high despite pollution, floods
HANOI, Dec 16 - Vietnam is on track to receive a record high of 21 million foreign tourists this year, reflecting the country's strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, its culture ministry said, despite chronic air pollution and deadly flooding.
Iran's record drought and cheap fuel have sparked an air pollution crisis—but the real causes run much deeper
Air pollution is the latest environmental crisis causing havoc across Iran. Large parts of the country are already suffering from a drought, one of the worst in decades. Its wetlands are dry, and its land is subsiding at alarming rates.
Eroded Jersey Shore beaches could soon get federal money for replenishment: Will it be enough?
Congress appears poised to spend money in 2026 on beach replenishment projects in wake of the zero dollars it allocated this year.
Australian PM Albanese visits Bondi Beach hero in hospital
Anthony Albanese said Ahmed al Ahmed's bravery is an inspiration for all Australians.
China’s big layoff wave now buffeting its tech sector
China’s long‑running wave of corporate layoffs is spreading from manufacturing and property to the technology sector, with some key firms cutting hundreds of engineering jobs as core businesses weaken and artificial intelligence (AI) growth remains uneven. Recent job cuts at
Human‑wave attacks and drones: How Myanmar’s junta is fighting back
The generals have also been boosted by the backing of China.
Waterbirds return this year, but amid long-term decline, aerial survey finds
New data released today from one of the world's longest-running wildlife surveys show Australia's waterbird population made a partial return after last year's steep drop, but numbers remain well below historic levels.
Aceh urges govt to allow entry of humanitarian aid from Malaysia
Aid remains stranded because the recent floods have not been declared a national emergency.
Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
SYDNEY, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Australian police said on Tuesday that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, and that the reasons for their trip were under investigation. Police said initial
US military blows up 3 alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific, killing 8 ‘narco-terrorists’
The U.S. military continued its campaign against alleged drug-trafficking boats, blowing up three vessels in the eastern Pacific on Monday and killing eight “narcoterrorists” in total. All three vessels were operated by designated terrorist organizations and were targeted in
Famed Jerusalem stone still sells despite West Bank economic woes
Despite the catastrophic state of the Palestinian economy, Faraj al-Atrash, operator of a quarry in the occupied West Bank, proudly points to an armada of machines busy eating away at sheer walls of dusty white rock that stretch into the distance. "This here is considered the
The Fishy Inspiration Behind a Bold, Tandem Space Mission
Remarkable remoras get their time in the orbital spotlight The post The Fishy Inspiration Behind a Bold, Tandem Space Mission appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump sues BBC for libel after documentary edited his Jan. 6 speech
President Trump on Monday filed suit against the BBC, calling the way it edited a clip of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech to supporters before the U.S. Capitol attack was “false, deceptive, and defamatory.” The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Southern Florida, says that the
Who owns your chicken? We've mapped the corporate power behind the world's favorite meat
When you next bite into a chicken sandwich, consider this: 2,400 of these birds are being slaughtered somewhere in the world every second. From street stalls in Mumbai to supermarkets in Beijing, chicken has become the world's most consumed meat. In 2023 alone, humans
Refugee children: Right to education not guaranteed in many arrival centers
Although all children have a right to education, many arrival centers for refugees offer little or no access to education, concludes a study by Johanna Funck (University of Bremen) and Markus Ciesielski (htw saar).
Sensor uses acoustic waves to detect objects at smallest scales
At the heart of every camera is a sensor, whether that sensor is a collection of light-detecting pixels or a strip of 35-millimeter film. But what happens when you want to take a picture of something so small that the sensor itself has to shrink down to sizes that cause the
Indonesia leads globally in methanol poisoning cases with 30% deaths
Over the past two decades, Indonesia has reported outbreaks of mass methanol poisoning.
Philippines denounces China’s ‘dangerous’ and ‘inhumane’ actions against Filipino fishermen
Manila urged nations aspiring for regional leadership to act responsibly.
Dengue deaths in Malaysia fall by 61% from 2024
Dengue cases in Malaysia fell by 56.5 per cent to 51,046 cases as at Dec 6.
Science has always been marketed, from 18th-century coffeehouse demos of Newton's ideas to today's TikTok explainers
People often see science as a world apart: cool, rational and untouched by persuasion or performance. In this view, scientists simply discover truth, and truth speaks for itself.
Some big water agencies in farming areas get water for free: Critics say that needs to end
The water that flows down irrigation canals to some of the West's biggest expanses of farmland comes courtesy of the federal government for a very low price—even, in some cases, for free.
Trump urges Xi to free Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai
Trump says he has asked China's Xi to "consider" releasing the Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon.
Bondi gunmen were inspired by ISIS, travelled to the Philippines, Australian police say
Police are still piecing together the pair's movements in the lead-up to the Bondi Beach shooting.
Hand, foot and mouth disease cases on the rise in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City
The city recorded 1,225 cases within a week from Dec 1 to 7.
Joe Ely, Texas Country-Rock Hero Who Grew His Fan Base Touring With the Clash, Dies at 78
Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter who helped drive a new wave of Texas-based music that united rock and country fans in the 1980s and beyond, died Monday. The cause of death was complications from Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia. An announcement from the
‘Boots’ Canceled by Netflix After First Season
Netflix has canceled “Boots” after just one season, Variety has learned. The coming-of-age queer drama series debuted on the streamer on Oct. 9. Executive produced by Norman Lear, who greenlighted the show back in 2023, and created by Andy Parker, “Boots” was based on Greg Cope
Researchers explore the impact of different seasonings on the flavor perception of doenjang soup
Doenjang is a traditional Korean fermented soybean paste made from meju—naturally fermented soybean blocks—mixed with salt and aged through long-term fermentation. Unlike Japanese miso, Korean doenjang does not use koji; its flavor develops entirely from the natural
Joe Ely, Progressive Texas Country Legend Who Toured With the Clash, Dead at 78
Ely, also a member of the Flatlanders, was at the forefront of Austin's eclectic country-rock scene
Taiwan says its military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack
Taiwan said the frequency and scale of China’s military activities have increased year by year.
Silksong has sold more than 7 million copies in 3 months—and no, that's not counting Game Pass
Big number.
Hollow Knight: Silksong DLC is coming in 2026
Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a new expansion, Sea of Sorrow, in 2026, Team Cherry announced.
Bondi shooting hero bystander draws nearly $2.6m in donations
Mr Ahmed Al Ahmed, 43, grabbed the shooter from behind and wrestled the weapon from his hands.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Drops to New All-Time Low, Now Cheaper Than Basic QuietComfort Model
Experience spatial audio with head tracking and 24-hour battery life. The post Bose QuietComfort Ultra Drops to New All-Time Low, Now Cheaper Than Basic QuietComfort Model appeared first on Kotaku .
Surprise! Hollow Knight: Silksong's getting an expansion promising 'new areas, bosses, tools, and more' next year
The original Hollow Knight just got 16:10 and 21:9 support, too.
Brian Glenn says he's engaged to Marjorie Taylor Greene
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) put a ring on it. Greene, who is departing Congress next month, confirmed her engagement Monday to Brian Glenn, the chief White House correspondent for conservative outlet Real America’s Voice. Glenn posted a photo of Greene wearing an
Ancient Math Hidden in Oldest Known Floral Pottery
Bowls from the Halafian culture of Mesopotamia suggest people used art to enumerate their rapidly changing world The post Ancient Math Hidden in Oldest Known Floral Pottery appeared first on Nautilus .