Massive Myanmar earthquake was super smooth and efficient — and it holds lessons for the ‘Big One’
The fault that ruptured in the March quake was simple and mature, which allowed the quake’s energy to shoot right to the surface.
Israel to bar 37 aid groups as UK and EU warn of severe impact in Gaza
Israel’s move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are “restrictive” and “unacceptable”.
Heavy police presence in Sydney for New Year’s celebrations after Bondi attack
Thousands of officers are deployed around Sydney Harbour and across the city, with some carrying high-grade weapons as part of heightened security measures.
Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured
A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.
Guinea junta chief wins presidential election by landslide
The victory, which gives the junta leader a seven-year mandate, was widely expected.
U.S. lawyers to review millions of pages of Epstein files in January before further release, document shows
The U.S. Justice Department revealed it has 5.2 million pages of Epstein files left to review and needs 400 lawyers from four different department offices
Does Bernie Sanders owe $1.6M in back taxes? Here’s the truth
The rumor stemmed from a website with a history of making up stories for shares and comments.
Does image show Erika Kirk in new ‘South Park’ episode?
The alleged promotional teaser depicted the widowed Turning Point USA CEO standing with the show’s characters and the words, “Let’s grieve together.”
$40m worth of motorcycles seized in hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder turned ‘drug kingpin’
Mexican officials have seized dozens of motorcycles worth around $40m in the hunt for a former Olympic snowboarder who is on the FBI’s Ten Most
Pakistan’s polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams
Officials say Pakistan has seen polio cases fall by more than half in 2025
New laws in 2026 target AI and deepfakes, paid leave and rising Obamacare premiums
As the country prepares to ring in the new year, new state laws will take effect around the country on a host of issues, including
How Japan is fighting back against a surge of bear attacks
ODATE, Japan — Before students can come out to play at his school, Yoji Hikage has to give the all clear.
A 2025 recap for Tech & AI
2025 was the year technology stopped being tomorrow’s promise and became today’s anchor. What began as a surge in generative AI and platform innovation two
Israeli ban on Gaza aid groups is “going to be catastrophic”
Emergency physician James Smith talks about the consequences for Palestinians in Gaza if Israel implements a ban on aid.