December 20, 2025
Rome to Charge Tourists €2 to Visit Trevi Fountain Up Close from 2026
From February 1, 2026, visitors to Rome must pay €2 to get near the Trevi Fountain. The fee aims to ease crowds and fund fountain upkeep, raising €6.5m yearly.
UN Declares Gaza Famine Over Amid Increased Aid; Hunger Crisis Continues
UN announces Gaza famine has ended after more aid arrived post-ceasefire, but warns one in eight still faces hunger. Emergency conditions persist amid winter floods and cold.
December 19, 2025
Masked Santas Rob Groceries to Help Needy Canadians Amid Cost of Living Crisis
In Montreal, 40 Santas dressed in red stole thousands of dollars of groceries. They aim to support the poor and protest soaring prices. The group says, “hunger justifies the means.” Grocery chain Metro called it criminal. No arrests yet.
Supreme Court Rules CSR Must Include Environmental Protection, Cites Great Indian Bustard
The Supreme Court declares corporate social responsibility (CSR) includes protecting the environment. Companies must help save endangered species like the Great Indian Bustard and share duty under the Constitution.
Kerala Board Acts to Boost Stray Dog Vaccination and Control Pet Abandonment
Kerala’s Animal Welfare Board pushes for more stray dog vaccines and strict pet dog rules. They want microchips, licences, and new laws to stop dog abandonment on streets.
Feb 19, 2026