December 13, 2025

Virginia’s ‘Trashed Panda’ Raccoon Suspected in Multiple Break-Ins Including Liquor Store and Karate Studio

A raccoon in Virginia, known as the ‘trashed panda’, drank its way through a liquor store and is now suspected of breaking into a karate studio and a DMV for snacks. Officials say this cheeky animal could strike again soon.

December 13, 2025

UNESCO Adds 67 Intangible Heritage Elements at Red Fort Meet; Next Session in China 2026

UNESCO's key meeting at Delhi's Red Fort ended with 67 new intangible heritage additions from 80 countries. India's Deepavali included. Next committee meets in China in 2026.

December 13, 2025

Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding, Evacuations in Western Washington; State Budget Rollout Delayed

An atmospheric river dumped heavy rain over western Washington, causing record flooding and evacuations. The state budget rollout is delayed as recovery efforts ramp up with federal aid now approved.

December 13, 2025

Regis Resources Challenges Heritage Order Over Goldmine in Federal Court

Regis Resources has challenged a government heritage protection order at its McPhillamys goldmine in NSW. The company says the government did not properly assess a key Dreaming story linked to the site, affecting its mining plans. The case is being heard in the federal court this week.

December 13, 2025

Australia Triples Home Battery Subsidy to $7.2bn but Limits Discounts on Larger Systems

Australia boosts a popular home battery subsidy from $2.3bn to $7.2bn over four years. Discounts for bigger batteries will shrink, encouraging smaller, 'right-sized' systems. Thousands of households now save up to $2,000 yearly on energy bills with solar and battery combos.