Wikinews:2004/December/26
- Major earthquake jolts Bangladesh, centered in Nicobar Islands
- Strongest earthquake in 40 years hits Southeast Asia The magnitude 9.0 quake rocked the w:Indian Ocean off Sumatra, setting off tsunami waves.
- Australians fast over 2004 Xmas in empathy with detainees Members of the public, celebrities and politicians have been fasting in empathy with Iranian asylum seekers.