Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Leaves 15 Dead at Hanukkah Event, Australia Announces First Gun Law Overhaul Since 1996
Fifteen people were killed and forty injured when two gunmen attacked a Jewish Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach on Sunday, December 14. The government is set to tighten gun laws for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Maruti Suzuki to Launch Four New Cars in 2026: Two New EVs, India’s First Fronx Flex-Fuel, and Brezza Facelift
Maruti Suzuki is planning a product blitz for 2026 with two new electric vehicles, a flex-fuel model, and a facelifted Brezza, signaling a major push towards green mobility in India.
WHO Reaffirms: Extensive Review of 31 Studies Finds No Link Between Vaccines—including Thiomersal or Aluminium—and Autism as of November 2025
The World Health Organization’s Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety reviewed 31 major studies up to August 2025 and has once again found no causal link between vaccines—including those containing thiomersal or aluminum—and autism spectrum disorders.
December 12, 2025: Moon Enters Waning Crescent Phase With 50% Illumination, Next Full Moon to Rise January 3
On December 12, 2025, the Moon transitions from its last quarter phase in Virgo to a waning crescent, with just 50% illumination. Astronomers and skywatchers alike now look ahead to the next major event: the Wolf Moon, January 3, 2026.
India Crushes South Africa by 101 Runs in Cuttack as Proteas Slump to Record-Low 74 in 1st T20I on December 9, 2025
India dominated South Africa in the opening T20I of their 5-match series with a massive 101-run win in Cuttack, thanks to Hardik Pandya’s explosive unbeaten 59 and the Proteas folding for their lowest-ever T20I total: just 74.
Google Launches AI Plus Subscription in India at Rs 399; Intro Offer at Rs 199, Targets ChatGPT Go
Google has unveiled its new AI Plus subscription plan in India, priced at Rs 399 per month—with a launch offer of Rs 199. The plan brings advanced AI tools like Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro, expanded app integration, and increased storage, rivalling OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go.
Over 560 IndiGo Flights Cancelled on December 8, 2025; Airline Refunded INR 827 Crore as Crisis Hits 7th Day
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has cancelled or delayed hundreds of flights for a week, leaving lakhs of travellers stranded and prompting regulatory scrutiny and a refund payout of INR 827 crore.
Thai Airstrikes Kill 4 Cambodians, Force Tens of Thousands to Flee as Border Clashes Erupt on Dec 7–8, 2025
Renewed fighting at the Thailand-Cambodia border has killed at least five and displaced tens of thousands, putting an October peace deal at risk.
Romanian Driver Fined and Suspended After Diabetic Episode Sends Mercedes Flying Over Traffic in Oradea
A 49-year-old man in Oradea, Romania, was fined 1,600 leu and had his licence suspended for 90 days after a diabetic episode sent his Mercedes airborne over multiple vehicles, leaving him with fractures but no life-threatening injuries.
Study Finds 3–5 Minute Rest Between Sets Boosts Muscle Growth and Strength—University of Birmingham 2025
A recent University of Birmingham study highlights the importance of longer 3–5 minute resting periods between sets for stronger gains in muscle growth and strength, particularly for seasoned gym-goers.