Victoria Firefighters Battle Bushfires Near Gellibrand Amid Hot, Dry Conditions

January 25, 2026

Victoria Firefighters Battle Bushfires Near Gellibrand Amid Hot, Dry Conditions

Victoria’s west is under threat as a bushfire nears Gellibrand. Firefighters face tough conditions with 1,700 deployed. Residents warned to stay alert.

Trump Calls Minnesota Shooting a 'Cover-Up' Amid ICE Controversy

January 25, 2026

Trump Calls Minnesota Shooting a 'Cover-Up' Amid ICE Controversy

After federal officers fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Donald Trump slammed Minnesota's leaders for a cover-up and corruption. The man was legally armed, sparking protests and political backlash.

Karnataka Launches Co-operative Natural Farming to Boost Farmer Income

January 25, 2026

Karnataka Launches Co-operative Natural Farming to Boost Farmer Income

Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha is promoting co-operative natural farming where groups of farmers grow and sell chemical-free crops directly. This new model aims to help farmers earn up to ₹3 lakh a year from half an acre while reducing labor burden.

Fatal Minneapolis Shooting by Immigration Officers Sparks Furor Over Viral Video

January 25, 2026

Fatal Minneapolis Shooting by Immigration Officers Sparks Furor Over Viral Video

A federal immigration officer shot a man dead in Minneapolis during a raid, but a viral video disputes official claims that the man was armed and a threat. The incident sparked fresh protests and political backlash.

Nihilist Penguin Meme Captivates Internet with Lone Antarctic Walk

January 25, 2026

Nihilist Penguin Meme Captivates Internet with Lone Antarctic Walk

A lone Adélie penguin walking inland in Antarctica has become an internet sensation. The 'Nihilist Penguin' clip is from Werner Herzog’s 2007 documentary and now fuels memes and mixed emotions online, though scientists say this behavior is rare and not typical.

ECI uploads voter discrepancy list for West Bengal as Supreme Court orders display

January 25, 2026

ECI uploads voter discrepancy list for West Bengal as Supreme Court orders display

The Election Commission of India has uploaded the list of voters with logical discrepancies in West Bengal on its website. This follows a Supreme Court order to show the list at local government offices. Over 1.25 crore voters are affected. Officials are now displaying the lists as instructed, despite initial software delays.

Massive Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow, Cancels 10,000+ US Flights

January 25, 2026

Massive Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow, Cancels 10,000+ US Flights

A severe winter storm strikes America, dumping heavy snow and freezing temperatures from Colorado to Boston. Over 10,000 flights canceled. Oklahoma battles blizzards with ploughs clearing roads and runways.

Australian Journalism Mostly Absent in Microsoft Copilot AI News Summaries, Study Finds

January 25, 2026

Australian Journalism Mostly Absent in Microsoft Copilot AI News Summaries, Study Finds

Research from the University of Sydney shows Microsoft Copilot’s AI news summaries rarely feature Australian media. The AI picks mostly US and European sources, risking fewer local news voices and weaker democracy.

Queensland Christian Schools Told to Teach Creationism Including Dinosaur Story on Noah’s Ark

January 25, 2026

Queensland Christian Schools Told to Teach Creationism Including Dinosaur Story on Noah’s Ark

Christian schools in Queensland urged teachers to teach creationism in science, saying baby dinosaurs were on Noah’s Ark. Experts warn this conflicts with the official science syllabus.

Germany Arrests Suspected Hamas Member Over Attack Plot on Jewish and Israeli Targets

January 25, 2026

Germany Arrests Suspected Hamas Member Over Attack Plot on Jewish and Israeli Targets

German police caught a Lebanese man at Berlin airport for allegedly plotting attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions. Authorities say he helped get ammunition and worked with other Hamas suspects arrested earlier.