Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupted, sending huge ash clouds into the sky and prompting alerts for nearby communities as authorities monitor ongoing activity.
A Paris administrative court has provisionally blocked the export and auction of La Pascaline, Blaise Pascal’s 17th-century calculating machine, after scientists appealed to preserve it as a national treasure.
Nearly all Afghans declined Germany’s offer of compensation, choosing to keep their applications for possible resettlement rather than accept payment.
A student has escaped after the abduction of 25 girls in northern Nigeria, while authorities continue searching for the remaining 24 still missing.
The South Korean ferry Queen Jenuvia II ran aground near a rocky islet, but all 267 aboard — 246 passengers and 21 crew — were rescued without serious injury. Authorities suspect navigator error and have launched an investigation.
A sudden 110-mph blizzard struck a remote national park, killing five tourists and leaving four others rescued alive after a difficult search operation.
A 100-kg solid gold toilet sculpture titled “America” has sold for $12.1 million, reviving global debates about art, excess, and cultural commentary.
Nations are slowly reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar, signaling a gradual shift toward a more multipolar global currency landscape.
Colombia’s navy divers discovered over 450 pounds of cocaine hidden beneath a merchant ship destined for Europe, in a bold deep-hull smuggling bust.
A devastating Russian drone-and-missile attack kills at least 25 in Ternopil, including children, while President Zelensky meets Erdogan in Turkey seeking renewed diplomatic pressure on Russia.
One abducted schoolgirl escapes in Nigeria’s Kebbi State, while 24 others remain missing as security forces and local hunters intensify a wide forest search.
Former President Donald Trump has warned Seattle officials that the city's ongoing crime problems could jeopardize the upcoming FIFA World Cup games. In a statement, Trump emphasized that other cities are eager to host the prestigious tournament if Seattle fails to take significant action against crime. He has urged local authorities to collaborate with federal agencies like ICE and improve safety measures to retain the games.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey warns that the Russian spy ship Yantar directed lasers at RAF pilots while loitering near Scottish waters, prompting the UK to ready military responses.
The House Financial Services Committee's December agenda targets transformative policy:dismantling housing supply roadblocks, creating a regulatory framework for AI in finance, and conducting oversight of prudential bank regulators
Mount Semeru in East Java erupted forcefully, sending ash and volcanic flows down its slopes. Authorities raised the alert to the highest level and evacuated over 300 people from nearby villages as danger zones expanded
Cuba’s fuel imports from Mexico and Venezuela have plunged sharply, cutting into its ability to generate electricity. As electricity generation drops, many Cubans face prolonged daily blackouts, highlighting the fragility of the island’s aging power system.
Trump’s bold praise calling Cristiano Ronaldo the greatest footballer ignites global debate. The moment highlights Ronaldo’s unmatched records, influence, and legacy beyond sport.
Iran is facing a deepening water crisis driven by drought, mismanagement, and over-extraction — threatening its cities, agriculture, and long-term stability.
International student totals remain large, but new enrollments have dipped and origin, field, and campus distributions are shifting amid visa and policy uncertainty.
National Guard units sent to Portland and Chicago are being recalled. While some remain, legal battles limit their operations as the military “rightsizes” its presence.
Billionaire Bill Ackman’s dating advice — asking “May I meet you?” in person — went viral and sparked mockery, highlighting generational gaps in how people start real-world conversations.
Three influential books — *The Lean Startup*, *Zero to One*, and *The E-Myth Revisited* — offer guidance, structure, and vision for anyone starting a business after a layoff.
For the millions living with chronic illnesses, acknowledging the role of childhood adversity is not about revisiting pain. It’s about recognizing the unseen forces that shape health trajectories, and building a future where early wounds no longer determine how long a life can be lived.
A British hacker who breached major Twitter accounts must return £4.1 million in stolen cryptocurrency, marking a quiet but significant step in modern cyber accountability.