Indonesian Tsunami Killed Almost 300, “Aquaman” Won the Weekend Box Office + 3 More Hot News of Monday, Dec.24
Nexter.org made a list of the most important news you need to know this Monday morning (December 24).
Source: AP
1. Indonesia searches for survivors after volcano triggers tsunami
The death toll from a tsunami triggered by a massive underwater landslide on an Indonesian volcano rose to 281 on Monday, as rescuers using heavy machinery and their bare hands searched through debris in the hope of finding survivors.
2. BMW hit by $10 million fine in South Korea
South Korea’s government is fining BMW $10 million over its handling of a spate of engine fires in the country — and the automaker’s problems don’t end there.
3. “Aquaman” won the weekend box office
Jason Momoa’s “Aquaman” is the King of the Seven Seas — and now the box office. The DC adventure dominated in North America with a splashy $72 million debut, including previews.
4. Australia heatwave breaks weather records
A heatwave will hit most of Australia this week that will push Christmas temperatures in some areas to as much as 12C above the December average before breaking monthly records later in the week.
5. Queen Elizabeth encourages ‘respect’ and ‘greater understanding’ in Christmas message
Buckingham Palace has released a few teasers for Queen Elizabeth II’s pre-taped holiday speech to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, which will be broadcast Dec. 25.
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