December 13, 2025

Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Sparks Global Moves to Protect Children Online

Australia has banned social media for under-16s, inspiring Europe, the UK, US states, and others to consider similar laws to protect children online from harmful content.

December 13, 2025

Nepal’s Antigraft Protests Cost Economy $586 Million; Reconstruction Underway

Nepal’s antigraft protests forced PM KP Sharma Oli to resign, causing over $586 million loss. The interim government, led by Sushila Karki, plans $252 million rebuilding. Reconstruction of Singha Durbar and key buildings has started.

December 13, 2025

Virginia’s ‘Trashed Panda’ Raccoon Suspected in Multiple Break-Ins Including Liquor Store and Karate Studio

A raccoon in Virginia, known as the ‘trashed panda’, drank its way through a liquor store and is now suspected of breaking into a karate studio and a DMV for snacks. Officials say this cheeky animal could strike again soon.

December 13, 2025

MoistCr1TiKaL Wins Content Creator of the Year 2025; CaseOh Cheers Live

At The Game Awards 2025, MoistCr1TiKaL took the Content Creator of the Year crown. Fellow creator CaseOh celebrated live on stream, showing great enthusiasm and support.

December 13, 2025

Canyon Crest Academy Gym Hosts Adult Twitch Stream, Students Shocked

Students at Canyon Crest Academy were shocked when their school gym was used for a 24-hour adult-content Twitch livestream sponsored by Fansly. The event, hosted by streamer PayMoneyWubby, angered students unaware of the filming and raised concerns about school oversight.

December 13, 2025

UNESCO Adds 67 Intangible Heritage Elements at Red Fort Meet; Next Session in China 2026

UNESCO's key meeting at Delhi's Red Fort ended with 67 new intangible heritage additions from 80 countries. India's Deepavali included. Next committee meets in China in 2026.

December 13, 2025

Russian Strikes Destroy $200m of Ukraine's Medical Supplies, Hitting Pharmacies Hard

Russian attacks hit Ukraine's main medical warehouses, destroying $200m in medicines and supplies. Vital stores in Dnipro and Kyiv were lost, affecting 85% of Ukrainian pharmacies and healthcare services.

December 13, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Halts Exports Except Chevron’s Ships

The US seized the Venezuelan tanker Skipper and hit shipping firms with sanctions, severely cutting Venezuela’s oil exports. Only Chevron ships still sail with Caracas crude, as tensions with Maduro’s government soar.

December 13, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker Skipper Amid Rising Tensions Over Maduro

The US seized the oil tanker Skipper carrying 1.85 million barrels of Venezuelan crude. The ship is headed to Houston but too large to dock there. US is stepping up pressure on President Maduro with more ship seizures expected. Chevron’s licence in Venezuela was also renewed, highlighting US strategy.

December 13, 2025

Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding, Evacuations in Western Washington; State Budget Rollout Delayed

An atmospheric river dumped heavy rain over western Washington, causing record flooding and evacuations. The state budget rollout is delayed as recovery efforts ramp up with federal aid now approved.