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Bayer Monsanto: PCB maker ordered to pay $857m for toxic leaks

December 19, 2023
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Monsanto, a chemical firm owned by German pharmaceutical company Bayer, has been ordered to pay $857 million (£676 million) to seven individuals who claimed to have suffered health issues due to chemicals leaking from light fixtures at a US school. The plaintiffs, including former students and parent volunteers, asserted that exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Sky Valley Education Centre in Washington state caused neurological and endocrine system problems.

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Queensland floods: Towns isolated as supplies dwindle and rain eases

December 19, 2023
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Severe flooding in northern Australia, triggered by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper, is starting to recede, but numerous towns remain isolated in waters inhabited by crocodiles, with diminishing supplies posing a significant challenge. Queensland has experienced extreme weather conditions, resulting in a year's worth of rain in certain areas. Record-level river swelling has led to homes being flooded, roads and power lines being severed, and people evacuating in boats.

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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks

December 19, 2023
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Analysts are cautioning that the recent attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, orchestrated by Houthi rebels in Yemen, have the potential to drive up the prices of oil and other goods. In response to the attacks, several companies have temporarily halted shipments through the affected route. Maersk, the world's second-largest shipping line, announced its decision to reroute some vessels around Africa's Cape of Good Hope. The severity of the situation has prompted the United States to initiate an international naval operation aimed at safeguarding ships navigating the Red Sea route. Participating countries in this security effort include the UK, Canada, France, Bahrain, Norway, and Spain.

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Parliament winter session: India opposition fury as 141 MPs suspended

December 19, 2023
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The Indian Parliament witnessed intense protests as an additional 49 opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended, bringing the total number of barred lawmakers to 141. These MPs were protesting against a security breach in parliament that occurred last week. The opposition, on Monday, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of undermining democracy as a record 78 MPs were suspended in a single day. The majority of the suspended lawmakers face exclusion for the remainder of the winter session, concluding on Friday, while approximately two dozen may face extended suspensions pending the parliament's privileges committee decision.

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Iceland volcano erupts on Reykjanes peninsula

December 19, 2023
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A volcanic eruption has occurred on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland following a period of heightened earthquake activity. Approximately 4,000 residents of the fishing town Grindavik were evacuated earlier this month, and the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was temporarily closed. The eruption commenced north of Grindavik at 22:17 local time, according to the Icelandic Met Office. Although it is not anticipated to cause disruptions on the scale of the 2010 eruption that affected European air travel, the region around Reykjavik has experienced increased seismic activity since late October.

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Gansu earthquake: Over 120 killed in China’s deadliest quake in 13 years

December 19, 2023
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The most severe earthquake in China in 13 years has claimed the lives of at least 126 people in the north-western region. Striking mountainous Gansu province with a magnitude of 6.2 around midnight on Monday (16:00 GMT), the quake also affected neighbouring Qinghai, leaving over 700 reported injured in freezing conditions. Chinese President Xi Jinping has mobilized thousands of rescue personnel to the impoverished and culturally diverse region. State TV and social media footage on Tuesday displayed villages split by the quake, collapsed buildings, and residents in makeshift camps enduring sub-zero temperatures.

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Tiger Woods still believes he can win on PGA Tour

December 18, 2023
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Tiger Woods is confident in his ability to secure victories on the PGA Tour, despite recovering from ankle surgery, and plans to participate in only one event per month in 2024. The 15-time major champion, who has had a limited schedule due to a leg injury from a 2021 car crash, recently carded a final-round 61 alongside his 14-year-old son Charlie at the PNC Championship in Orlando.

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Virgil van Dijk denies Roy Keane claim of ‘arrogance’ about Manchester United comments

December 18, 2023
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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has refuted Roy Keane's accusation of arrogance regarding his comments on Manchester United following their goalless draw. After the match at Anfield on Sunday, Van Dijk, the Reds' captain, remarked that "there was only one team trying to win the game."

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Princess Diana dress sells for record £900,000 at auction

December 18, 2023
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A dress worn by Princess Diana in 1985 has fetched an astonishing 11 times its estimated price at a recent auction. The black, ballerina-length velvet evening gown, adorned with shoulder pads, a blue organza skirt, a large bow, and a sash, was sold at Julien's Auctions in Hollywood for a total of $1,148,080 (£904,262). Breaking a new fashion record, it now holds the title of the most expensive dress worn by Diana ever sold at auction, surpassing its estimated value of $100,000 (£78,776).

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Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper in ‘very serious condition’ in hospital

December 18, 2023
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ITV presenter Kate Garraway's husband, former political adviser Derek Draper, has been grappling with severe complications and enduring organ damage since contracting Covid in March 2020. As of Sunday, he faces a renewed setback, prompting concern from Garraway's co-stars on ITV's Good Morning Britain. During Monday's broadcast, Charlotte Hawkins provided an update, stating that Derek is currently in a "very serious condition."