Veteran Bengali singer Nachiketa Chakraborty, 61, was rushed to a Kolkata private hospital and stabilized with two stents following acute chest discomfort overnight

Discover the 25 most impactful films of the year, spanning genres from intense drama (Hamnet, The Voice of Hind Rajab) to thrilling horror (Weapons, Bring Her Back). See which movies—featuring stars like DiCaprio, Chalamet, and Buckley—are generating the biggest Oscar buzz and defining the cinematic landscape.

A fire at the popular Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa has killed 25 people, most of whom were staff members, following a suspected gas cylinder explosion in the kitchen. Officials have launched a stringent inquiry, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant vowing action against any negligence. Witnesses described scenes of panic in the busy tourist nightlife area.

Hong Kong’s LegCo election takes place today, seen as a litmus test of public sentiment after the Tai Po fire tragedy killed nearly 160 people. Despite a massive government campaign offering vouchers and free entry to boost turnout, experts predict low numbers due to public apathy and lingering anger over the governance issues and substandard building materials exposed by the disaster.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised “constructive” talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on a peace settlement and future security framework, just hours before Russia launched a massive strike on the central city of Kremenchuk. The talks aim to draft a multi-point plan to end the bloodshed and ensure Russia adheres to any potential deal.

Forget the simple “real or plastic” carbon debate: scientists reveal that Christmas tree plantations play a vital role in biodiversity and sustainable land use. These young forests provide refuge for declining farmland birds (like yellowhammers) and support local economies, fulfilling an important ecological niche, making a real tree often the greener, more nuanced choice.

Darwin, 07 December: A fire at a nightclub in Goa, a coastal state in western India, has claimed the lives of 23 people, including tourists…

A recent incident on the Kurigram border saw 17 goats belonging to a Bangladeshi farmer seized by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF). Following swift intervention by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the livestock was successfully returned to its rightful owner.

Emmy nominee Walton Goggins explains how his character, The Ghoul/Cooper Howard, reflects real-world chaos and political polarization ahead of the Fallout Season 2 premiere on Prime Video

A rapid-moving fire near Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast damaged or destroyed at least 12 homes, leaving residents like Tony Stellino devastated on the eve of Christmas