Events

A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rain has claimed 19 lives in Indonesia's Central Java province, with rescue operations ongoing in the Pekalongan region. The disaster struck Tuesday along a main road connecting the city to the tourist destination of Dieng plateau. The impact was severe, with local media showing extensive damage as houses and rice fields disappeared under mud, rubble, and rocks. Rescue efforts faced significant challenges, as teams had to trek four kilometers to reach the site due to blocked road access. Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), confirmed that two additional bodies were recovered Wednesday morning, bringing the total death toll to 19. The search and rescue agency Basarnas reported 13 people were injured in the incident. Local official Mohammad Yulian Akbar said approximately 200 rescue personnel have been deployed, along with heavy […]

The Royal Family gathered for their traditional Christmas Day church service at Sandringham's St Mary Magdalene Church, marking a significant public appearance for both King Charles and Catherine following their cancer diagnoses earlier this year. The King and Queen Camilla were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, along with other senior royals including Princess Anne and the Edinburghs. The crowd included well-wishers, notably cancer survivors who shared messages of support with the King and Catherine. Prince Andrew was notably absent from the gathering, following reports of his connection to Yang Tengbo, an alleged Chinese spy who had been banned from entering the UK. While Andrew's office stated no sensitive information was shared, the prince, who already faces scrutiny over his Epstein links, did not attend. The King's Christmas message, recorded at the historic Fitzrovia Chapel […]