December 23, 2025

Data Centres Stay Cool Using Liquid 'Showers' and 'Baths' to Save Energy

Data centres keep computer chips cool with liquid cooling systems that spray or bathe parts in fluid. This cuts energy use and helps AI tech run smoothly, while tackling growing environmental concerns.

December 23, 2025

China and Russia Back Venezuela Against US Oil Blockade and Pressure on Maduro

China and Russia voiced strong support for Venezuela as the US blocks its oil tankers. Trump increased pressure, urging Maduro to step down while Venezuela faces oil export slowdowns.

December 23, 2025

India’s Rural Jobs Guarantee Scheme Reforms Spark Debate on Its Future

India overhauled its rural jobs guarantee law, increasing workdays but shifting costs to states. Critics warn this may weaken a key poverty-fighting scheme.

December 23, 2025

Over 140 Tourists Rescued as Ferry Capsizes in Laos Mekong River Disaster

A ferry carrying 147 people capsized on the Mekong River, Laos, leaving three missing. Passengers scrambled amid panic, with few life jackets on board. Rescuers are still searching for a mother and her two children.

December 23, 2025

Victoria's First Public Windfarm Delburn to Power 130,000 Homes in Latrobe Valley

Victoria is launching its first publicly owned windfarm, Delburn, with 33 turbines. The $650m project starts in 2026 and will produce clean energy for 130,000 homes, marking a huge push for green power in the Latrobe Valley.

December 23, 2025

Mexican Navy Plane Crashes in Texas Bay, Five Dead Including Child

A Mexican navy plane carrying burn patients crashed into Galveston Bay, Texas. Five people died, including a toddler. Rescue teams saved four; one missing as search continues.

December 23, 2025

US Justice Department Sues Washington DC Over Semiautomatic Gun Laws, Citing Second Amendment

The Trump-led US Justice Department sued Washington DC, challenging the city's ban on certain semiautomatic firearms. It claims the restrictions violate the Second Amendment right to bear arms. This marks a key fight over gun control and federal powers.

December 23, 2025

Delhi’s Winter Smog Spurs Tougher Pollution Rules and Calls for Constitutional Right to Clean Air

Delhi wakes up to choking smog every winter. New rules now mandate school closures in high pollution phases. Experts push for a constitutional right to clean air as health risks soar.

December 23, 2025

FDA Approves First-Ever Pill Form of Wegovy for Weight Loss

The FDA has approved Wegovy as a once-daily pill, a first for weight-loss drugs. Made by Novo Nordisk, the pill matches the injection's results and launches in early 2026 in the US.

December 23, 2025

Sydney Protest Groups to Challenge NSW 3-Month Protest Ban in Supreme Court

Three Sydney protest groups plan to challenge new NSW laws banning protests for up to three months. They claim the laws violate free speech. Legal action will start after the laws pass parliament.