December 12, 2025

Over 600 Colonial Artefacts Stolen in High-Value Theft at Bristol Museum

Thieves stole more than 600 valuable British Empire artefacts from Bristol Museum’s warehouse in a daring early morning break-in. Police seek four suspects caught on CCTV as investigation continues.

December 12, 2025

Reddit Challenges Australia’s Ban on Under-16 Social Media Use in High Court

Reddit has taken Australia's new social media ban for under-16s to the High Court. The site says the law threatens privacy and political freedoms. The ban blocks kids from 10 major platforms. This is the second major legal fight against the rule.

December 12, 2025

Over 100 Booked After Violent Farmers Protest Against Ethanol Factory in Rajasthan

Over 100 people were booked and 40 detained after farmers clashed with police during a protest against an ethanol factory in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. Locals fear pollution risks, and tensions remain high with political leaders involved.

December 12, 2025

Government Opens Door to Reform MP Travel Perks Amid Expense Scandal

Australia's federal government is pushing for a review of MPs' travel perks after a scandal over expenses claimed by Anika Wells and others. Opposition leader Sussan Ley offers support for reforms, signaling a new bipartisan effort to fix the broken system.

December 12, 2025

South Korea's Suneung English Chief Quits Over 'Insane' Test Difficulty

The head of South Korea’s college entrance exam resigned after the English test drew heavy criticism for confusing and very tough questions. Only 3% scored top marks this year, down from 6%.

December 12, 2025

Inside China's Military-Style Schools: Abuse, Abductions and Trauma of Rebellious Teens

A BBC investigation reveals harsh abuse, abduction, and sexual assault in China’s disciplinary schools run by Li Zheng. Teens are beaten, locked up, and forced into military drills, sparking trauma and suicide attempts.

December 12, 2025

Bengaluru Colleges Kick Off UG Admissions Months Early to Stay Ahead

Several private and autonomous colleges in Bengaluru have started undergraduate admissions much earlier this year. They aim to attract more students and manage growing applications. This early push also eases the admission process and helps start the academic year sooner. However, parents and students express mixed feelings about the new timeline.

December 12, 2025

US Sanctions Six Ships After Seizing Venezuelan Oil Tanker ‘Skipper’

The US has sanctioned six ships linked to Venezuelan oil after seizing the tanker Skipper near Venezuela. The move targets Maduro’s allies amid drug and oil smuggling claims.

December 12, 2025

Reddit Challenges Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban in High Court

Reddit has filed a legal challenge against Australia’s under-16 social media ban. The company says the law forces risky age checks on adults and isolates teens. Reddit argues it mainly serves adults and does not act like typical social media sites. The case could be heard in 2024 after Reddit complies with the law.

December 12, 2025

Indian Bengali Migrant Sunali Khatun Deported to Bangladesh, Returns After Court Order

Sunali Khatun, nine months pregnant and living in Delhi, was deported to Bangladesh after police accused her family of being illegal migrants. The Calcutta High Court later quashed the deportation, ordering their return. After months in prison, Sunali and her son returned home in December 2025, while her husband remains detained in Bangladesh.