HMS Medway fires 120 rounds in Falklands drill
The Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Medway fired 120 rounds from its 30mm cannon during a live-fire training exercise in the South Atlantic, drawing a protest from Argentina and adding a new
Supermarket fridge cyberattacks hit Europe’s cold chain
Cyberattacks targeting commercial refrigeration systems in supermarkets have been confirmed across multiple European countries, with operators in Belgium, Sweden, Estonia, and France all reporting incidents in which freezer temperatures were remotely manipulated and food safety was compromised. The attack method
King Charles’s Caribbean tour takes in Antigua’s 45th anniversary
King Charles visited Antigua and Barbuda in October and November 2026 for the country’s 45th independence anniversary. Queen Camilla was scheduled to join him
Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Ongole, six days after Arnab
If you live on the Andhra Pradesh coast, or farm there, the next few days matter. Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu made landfall near Ongole
Italy Heatwave Red Alert Grips 27 Cities as Temperatures Soar Past 42C
Italy’s Heat-Warning System Flashing Red as Fourth Heatwave Grips Europe Italy’s entire heat-warning system is flashing red. All 27 major cities are now under maximum alert as a fourth summer heatwave shows
Rahul Somvanshi
Spain Eclipse Darkness After 121 Years Stuns Europe
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 121 YEARS, TOTAL ECLIPSE DARKENS SPAIN’S MIDDAY SKY *August 12 solar event traces path from Siberia to Portugal, revealing sun’s corona as NASA streams observations* For the
Sonali Tiwary
Colombia Earthquake Kills 181 in President’s First Week
Colombia’s new president faced his first test three days into office as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake killed at least 181 people, with citizen databases listing over 4,000 missing and rescue teams racing
H5N1 Bird Flu Reaches Australia: First Mass Seabird Deaths Confirmed as Pandemic Risk Rises
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia after 49 dead seabirds found off Adelaide coast. First time H5N1 spreads to Australian continent. Global panzootic affects hundreds of millions of birds and mammals. Human
Australia’s Extreme Weather System: Flooding, Hail, and Damaging Winds Threaten Multiple States
A broad low-pressure system brings extreme weather across eastern Australia. Flooding risk, severe storms, large hail, damaging winds exceed 80 km/h. Queensland faces life-threatening conditions. Emergency alerts issued.
Karmactive Staff
Sydney Airport Near Miss: Jetstar Brakes Hard as Qatar Airways Jet Crosses Path
Jetstar and Qatar Airways aircraft come dangerously close at Sydney Airport. One crew member injured. Second near-miss in two weeks amid air traffic control staffing shortages. Investigation launched.
Centrelink’s 40-Year Debt Trap: 1.34 Million Australians Owe $4.93 Billion
Services Australia pursuing 1.34 million debts totaling $4.93 billion, some dating back over 40 years. Government agreed to six-year limit but hasn't implemented it. Inside Australia's welfare debt crisis.
2026 Australian Census: LGBTIQ+ Questions Included for First Time in History
Australia's 2026 Census on August 11 asks about sexual orientation and gender for the first time. Digital-first approach marks historic shift. New questions address 40-year data gap on LGBTIQ+ populations.
Carnival Cruise’s Hidden Cost: The Workers Earning $2.75 an Hour Behind the Luxury
Carnival crew allege $2.75-an-hour pay and brutal conditions under a legal exemption. How a senator's onboard probe exposed cruise labour exploitation.
Karmactive Team
BHP’s Billion-Dollar Standoff: When Workers Fight for More Than Just Wages
BHP faces Port Hedland strikes as 450 workers reject a 16% offer, demanding transparency and protection. Inside the billion-dollar labour standoff.
Sunita Somvanshi