Today is Monday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2025. There are 23 days left in the year.Today in history:On Dec. 8, 1941, the United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Imperial Japan a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.Also on this date:In 1980, rock star and former Beatle John […]
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Earthquake of 7.5 magnitude rocks Japan; triggers tsunami on northern coast | World News – Hindustan Times
Subscribe Now! Get features likeAn earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck Japan on Monday evening, triggering a tsunami of up to 50 centimetres in Pacific coast communities, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). It said that the surges could potentially get higher.The meteorological agency reported the quake’s magnitude as 7.5, from its earlier estimate of […]
Today in Africa — December 8, 2025: Golden Globes Noms, RSF Seizes Sudan Oilfield, Nigeria Helps Benin After Foiled Coup – OkayAfrica
NEWSEvery day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check out our News page, with stories from across the regions.For some in Nigeria and […]
After decades, Pakistan to be divided again; more harm than good, say experts – India Today
After decades, Pakistan to be divided again; more harm than good, say experts India Todaysource
Palantir: the world’s ‘scariest company’? – podcast – The Guardian
How far will tech firm Palantir go to ‘save the West’? With Michael Steinberger and Johana BhuiyanWhy do some consider Palantir the world’s ‘scariest company’ and who is its chief executive, Alex Karp?Michael Steinberger, the author of The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir and the Rise of the Surveillance State, describes Karp’s origin […]