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
Australia’s Bird Flu Crisis: When Wildlife Becomes the Frontline of a Global Pandemic
H5 bird flu has struck 101 Australian wild seabirds, with the first mass die-off raising extinction fears for unique native species. The latest.
Govind Tekale
Antarctica’s Grip: When New Zealand’s Capital Sees Snow for the First Time in Over a Decade
Wellington saw its first snow in 11 years as an Antarctic blast gripped New Zealand, closing roads and delighting Dunedin's Baldwin Street skiers.
Karmactive Staff
Port Adelaide’s Toxic Fire: When Industrial Hazards Explode
A sulphur fire at Port Adelaide forced a 1km evacuation as toxic smoke blanketed the industrial zone. Inside the response and the lingering questions.
Sonali Tiwary
Orexin Neurons Drive Sustained Motivation, Nagoya University Brain Study Finds
Nagoya University researchers found orexin neurons in the hypothalamus control sustained motivation and goal-directed effort, pointing to new treatment routes for depression and addiction.
Rahul Somvanshi
Fuego Volcano Erupts: 1,700 Evacuate as Guatemala’s Explosive Phase Intensifies
Guatemala's Volcan de Fuego forces about 1,700 evacuations as it enters a critical explosive phase. The 2018 eruption killed 194. Repeated evacuations keep straining national resources.
China Hits Back With Drone Export Controls and Seven US Entity Bans After FCC Ban
China restricts drone exports and bars seven US entities after the FCC drone import ban and 43 Xinjiang forced-labour listings, weeks before an expected Xi visit to the US.
Sunita Somvanshi
Danube Drought Exposes 200 WWII German Warships: 80-Year Secrets Resurface in Serbia
Record Danube drought exposes approximately 200 German WWII warships deliberately sunk in 1944. Serbia launches EU-backed removal operation targeting 21 most dangerous vessels near Prahovo.
Tokyo Gas Secures 20-Year Offtake Agreement for 49.7MW Fukushima Battery Storage
Tokyo Gas signs long-term offtake agreement for 49.7MW battery storage in Fukushima Prefecture developed by HEXA Energy Services. Commercial operation planned for FY2029. Japan's renewable storage
Octopus Energy and ZE Energy Launch 98.5MW Battery Storage in Italy by 2028
Octopus Energy Generation and ZE Energy partner on 98.5MW battery storage in Sessa Aurunca, Italy. The facility will power 130,000 homes daily by 2028 with AI-powered energy optimization.
NT Child Protection Reforms 2026: Major Policy Changes for Aboriginal Children in Care
The Northern Territory government has announced significant reforms to child protection policy in 2026, aiming to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care.