Banana Cargo Spill in Southampton Halts Cruise Ship and Littered Coastline

December 11, 2025

Banana Cargo Spill in Southampton Halts Cruise Ship and Littered Coastline

Sixteen containers, mostly bananas, fell from a cargo ship in the Solent, stopping P&O Cruises’ Iona and scattering fruit on Southampton beaches. Coastguard and police responded.

Telangana HC Fines Govt ₹5,000 Over Illegal Convention Centres Near Lakes

December 11, 2025

Telangana HC Fines Govt ₹5,000 Over Illegal Convention Centres Near Lakes

Telangana High Court fined the state government ₹5,000 for failing to file a counter affidavit in a PIL on illegal convention centres near Osmansagar and Himayatsagar lakes. The court refused more time, citing prior directions and environmental concerns.

Karnataka Braces for Cold Wave as Temperatures Fall Sharply from Dec 12-16

December 11, 2025

Karnataka Braces for Cold Wave as Temperatures Fall Sharply from Dec 12-16

Karnataka’s south interior and Malnad regions will see a big drop in minimum temperatures from December 12 to 16. The KSNDMC forecasts 4-6°C below normal, causing cold wave to severe cold wave conditions in parts of the state.

MP Allegra Spender Warns Sydney's Luxury Apartment Boom Is Killing Affordable Housing

December 11, 2025

MP Allegra Spender Warns Sydney's Luxury Apartment Boom Is Killing Affordable Housing

Sydney’s move to replace old flats with fewer luxury apartments is causing a drop in affordable homes. MP Allegra Spender urges urgent action to protect housing for workers and youth.

Bulgaria Government Resigns Amid Massive Anti-Corruption Protests

December 11, 2025

Bulgaria Government Resigns Amid Massive Anti-Corruption Protests

Bulgaria’s government stepped down after large protests against corruption and a no-confidence vote. The EU’s poorest nation still plans to join the eurozone in January.