December 11, 2025

Banana Cargo Spill in Southampton Halts Cruise Ship and Littered Coastline

Sixteen containers, mostly bananas, fell from a cargo ship in the Solent, stopping P&O Cruises’ Iona and scattering fruit on Southampton beaches. Coastguard and police responded.

December 11, 2025

IMPF Sounds Alarm As Children With Rare Diseases Risk Life Due To Treatment Gaps

India's 45 doctor-lawmakers group IMPF urges urgent government action to save children with rare Lysosomal Storage Disorders facing treatment cuts amid funding limits. Over 60 young patients have died due to therapy delays, the forum warns.

December 11, 2025

Ukraine Sends Revised Peace Plan to US, Raises Territorial Talks

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Ukraine handed a new peace plan to President Trump proposing territorial compromises. European leaders emphasize Ukrainian consent and security guarantees amid tense talks with Russia and the US.

December 11, 2025

Bulgarian PM Resigns Amid Mass Anti-Corruption Protests Ahead of Euro Entry

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov resigns after huge protests accuse his government of corruption. This happens just 20 days before Bulgaria joins the eurozone.

December 11, 2025

US Seizes Skipper Tanker in Venezuela, Exposing Oil Smuggling Network from Iran and Venezuela

The US captured the Skipper oil tanker near Venezuela. The ship faked its location to hide secret oil transfers from Iran and Venezuela, defying sanctions. Experts call it part of a 'dark fleet' involved in illegal oil trade.

December 11, 2025

Thiruvananthapuram Votes to Be Counted at 16 Centres on December 13

Thiruvananthapuram district will count votes from December 9 local body elections at 16 centres on December 13. Voter turnout was 67.47%, with the corporation polling lower at 58.29%.

December 11, 2025

Theyila Literary Fest to Light Up Munnar with 50 Writers on December 14

Munnar hosts the Theyila literary fest on December 14, featuring 50 writers from the high ranges. The event marks Eravikulam National Park's 50 years and Munnar School's 100 years.

December 11, 2025

Kerala Changes School Holidays and Exams Due to Local Elections

Kerala schools will start Christmas holidays on December 24 and reopen on January 5. Exams will end on December 23. Changes came after local elections were set for Dec 9 and 11.

December 11, 2025

23 Girl Students Recover After Abdominal Pain at Gurmitkal Hostel

Twenty-three girls from a post-matric hostel in Gurmitkal complained of stomach pain after eating late-night food. Four were treated at district hospital, others at a community center. All have now recovered, says Deputy Commissioner Harshal Bhoyar.

December 11, 2025

Telangana HC Fines Govt ₹5,000 Over Illegal Convention Centres Near Lakes

Telangana High Court fined the state government ₹5,000 for failing to file a counter affidavit in a PIL on illegal convention centres near Osmansagar and Himayatsagar lakes. The court refused more time, citing prior directions and environmental concerns.