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South Korean President Lee names conservative lawmaker as budget minister
Lee Hye-hoon said she aligns with the president's goals economic goals.
Losing weight in midlife may have a hidden brain cost
Weight loss restored healthy metabolism in both young and mid-aged mice, but the brain told a different story. In mid-aged animals, slimming down actually worsened inflammation in a brain region tied to appetite and energy balance. While this inflammation eventually subsided,
Mount Etna erupts as skiers enjoy spectacle on the slopes
Mount Etna’s northeastern crater lit up Sicily’s sky with Strombolian activity, visible from ski slopes. A 2.4-magnitude earthquake followed, highlighting Etna's vitality.
13 people arrested over armed fight at restaurant in JB’s Taman Mount Austin
Six of the suspects also tested positive for ketamine.
‘Vape valley’: Double standards in China’s powering of world’s e-cigarette boom
Chinese consumers are barred from buying the same flavoured nicotine vapes that China exports.
Over 4,000 schools closed in South Korea, with 82 left unused for 30 years
The total number of teaching positions for the 2025 academic year was cut by 2,232.
Nearly 80% of South Korea’s dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban
Over half of the farms scheduled to close in 2026 and 2027 opted to shut down earlier than planned.
High seas hopes meet hard realities with 2026 set to become a pivotal year for world’s oceans
A year of reckoning for the world’s oceans: Euronews looks ahead to 2026, from the High Seas Treaty and deep-sea mining to ocean summits and EU marine policy.
2025 was the year AI slop went mainstream. Is the internet ready to grow up now?
As the AI hype wears off online, we spoke to analysts about how the technology has altered user experience on the Internet - and why ‘boring’ AI will likely outlast flashy tools.
Zelenskyy and Trump to discuss Ukraine’s territories and US security guarantees
The US president repeatedly said he would only meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the diplomatic peace process is at its final stage. According to Ukraine’s president the peace plan is 90% complete. When the two leaders meet in Florida on Sunday, can they agree on the final and the
A massive scientific review put alternative autism therapies to the test
A major new review has put hundreds of alternative autism treatments under the microscope—and most didn’t hold up. Scientists analyzed decades of research and found little reliable evidence that popular approaches like probiotics, acupuncture, or music therapy truly work.
Malaysia army chief placed on leave amid investigation: Media
Defence Minister Khaled Nordin did not explicitly state the nature or the subject of the allegations.
The lure of Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara? No traffic
Only a fraction of civil servants who were expected to move in have done so.
Zombie worms are missing and scientists are alarmed
When researchers lowered whale bones into the deep ocean, they expected zombie worms to quickly move in. Instead, after 10 years, none appeared — an unsettling result tied to low-oxygen waters in the region. These worms play a key role in breaking down whale remains and
Coupang founder Kim Bom apologises for data leak, pledges compensation
He also pledged investments and reforms to prevent data breaches.
South Korea’s presidential office completes move back to historic Blue House
The moving process began on Dec 8.
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New alliance vows to address youth demands in Nepal polls
The move is likely to challenge the long-dominant traditional parties.
Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Unveils First Look of Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth (EXCLUSIVE)
The filmmakers behind Yash’s highly anticipated “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” have revealed the first look at Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, unveiling a character that blends old-world glamour with unsettling gothic menace. The newly released image captures Qureshi against a
Sheena Chohan to Star in Tamil Folk Drama ‘Arjunanin Allirani,’ Lilith Tale ‘Bhaayava’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian actor Sheena Chohan, who made her Hindi-language feature film debut in the biopic “Sant Tukaram” earlier this year, has been cast as the lead in “Arjunanin Allirani,” a Tamil-language drama centered on folk artists and caste discrimination. The film, written by acclaimed
War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election
Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.
'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
Most noise complaints on the capital's iHanoi app stem from pickleball, according to state media.
Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island
The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.
Car breathalysers to be mandated for habitual drink driving offenders in South Korea
The new policy will be in effect starting Oct 24, 2026.
BBC visits Myanmar polling station as civil war rages on
Voters in Myanmar's election say the poll is taking place in a "climate of fear", the BBC's South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.
‘Acoustic hazard’: Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
Associated noise-related issues range from unruly crowds to honking horns in overcrowded parking lots.
Valencia coach Fernando Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident
He was appointed coach of the Valencia Women’s B team in 2025.
Jeffrey Holland, next in line to lead Mormon Church, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died on Saturday from kidney disease, the Church announced. Holland, the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, was next in line to lead the Mormon Church based on a long-established succession plan,
Iraqis cover soil with clay to curb sandstorms
Deep in Iraq's southern desert, bulldozers and earthmovers spread layers of moist clay over sand dunes as part of a broader effort to fight increasingly frequent sandstorms. Iraq has long suffered from sand and dust storms, but in recent years they have become more frequent and
Biodegradation unit lightening load of bear hunters in Hokkaido
In the first eight months, a total of 88 bears killed in the area had been rendered.
Wolf captured after escaping enclosure at zoo in western Tokyo, visitors flee to safety
The European wolf was located in a bushy area.
'Make emitters responsible': Thailand's clean air activists
There is a glimmer of hope for fresh action in the form of the Clean Air Bill, which would enshrine the right to breathable air, tax emitters and offer public information on the sources of pollution.
Mild earthquake in Malaysia, tremors felt across Johor and Melaka
The epicentre of the earthquake was located 16km south-west of Segamat, Johor.
Iran’s president says country is in ‘full-scale war’ with US, Israel, Europe
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said his nation is at war with the United States and Israel, as well as Europe more broadly. “We are in a full-scale war with the U.S., Israel and Europe; they don’t want our country to remain stable,” Pezeshkian said in an
One year after Jeju Air disaster, questions remain unanswered
Experts have argued for setting up an independent body responsible for handling social disasters.
Pot Inc. was celebrating Trump’s rescue — but cannabis companies still can’t be banked
Pot Inc. has been popping the champagne corks (or, in this case, rolling some fat joints), and it’s not just to celebrate the New Year.
‘Make emitters responsible’, urge Thailand’s clean air activists
A finance specialist and a doctor are among the activists spearheading landmark air pollution legislation in Thailand.
South Korean man accused of scalding Thai wife denies charges
The suspect, in his 40s, has been placed under arrest.