December 5, 2025

Australian Skydivers Strike Over Pay Dispute at Experience Co Sites

Skydiving instructors in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria strike during pay talks with Experience Co. The union calls for better wages and safety, while the company defends its offers.

December 5, 2025

USGS Sends False 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Alert in Nevada, Quickly Cancels It

A false earthquake alert warning a 5.9 quake near Carson City, Nevada, went out on Thursday. The USGS quickly cancelled the alert and confirmed no quake took place. An investigation is underway into the system error.

December 5, 2025

Twitch Suspends Streamer RaKai Over Alleged Walmart Shoplifting; Ban Duration Corrected

Streamer RaKai faces suspension from Twitch after a viral Walmart clip showing him handing flowers without payment. Twitch later fixes a mistake on the ban length, but the controversy continues.

December 5, 2025

Poisonous Gas Leak in Dhanbad Mines: 1 Woman Dead, 12 Sick, 1,000 Evacuated

A gas leak from underground mines in Dhanbad's Kenduadih Basti caused one woman's death and illness in 12 others. BCCL evacuated about 1,000 residents to safety, and authorities launched a probe.

December 5, 2025

Israel Strikes South Lebanon After Historic First Direct Talks in Decades

Israel hit southern Lebanon with new air strikes hours after the first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades. The strikes targeted Hezbollah sites amid tense ceasefire violations.

December 5, 2025

Skydiving Instructors Strike Nationwide as Pay Talks Fail; US Sends Aukus Deal Review

Skydiving instructors at a major tourism firm go on unprecedented strike across the country, halting activities today. Meanwhile, the federal government receives the US's review of the Aukus submarine deal.

December 5, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Cotton Farmers to Protest at CCI Demanding MSP Procurement

Cotton farmers in Andhra Pradesh will protest on December 10 at the CCI office in Guntur. They demand immediate procurement at the government's MSP due to crop losses from natural disasters and unfair trade practices.

December 5, 2025

BNHS Prepares to Release Six Vultures in Assam in January 2026

Bombay Natural History Society plans to release six captive-bred vultures in Assam's Kamrup and Biswanath districts in January 2026. The vultures will adapt to the wild to help rebuild the local ecosystem and protect this endangered species.

December 5, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Farmers Demand Immediate Paddy Purchase at MSP as Procurement Slows

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh demand quick paddy purchase at Minimum Support Price. They report low prices, delayed procurement, and lack of support at centres.

December 5, 2025

Woman Arrested for Stealing ₹7 Lakh Ornaments from Bus Passenger in NTR District

Chillakallu police arrested P. Visalakshi for stealing gold and silver ornaments worth around ₹7 lakh from a bus passenger. The woman was caught using CCTV footage within a day of the robbery.