Why a labour union vest still turns heads in South Korea
The controversy reveals what many say is an aversion to the very word “labour”.
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Volkswagen's €3bn gamble: Can it win back market share in China?
VW is developing cars tailored to Chinese drivers — vehicles that will likely never be seen on European roads, though they may make their way to markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Neighbours of alleged Bondi gunmen shocked by deadly rampage
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Like many people in Sydney, Glenn Nelson spent his Sunday evening watching television coverage of a deadly shooting on the city's iconic Bondi Beach. But stepping onto his front porch, flanked by neatly trimmed box hedges, he saw
China strongly dissatisfied with criticism over court verdict on Jimmy Lai
China's foreign ministry it urged relevant countries to respect China's sovereignty and the Hong Kong legal system.
Rob Reiner Remembered: One of Hollywood’s Great Comic Voices Meets a Tragic End
It’s a sad day in Hollywood — an unthinkable, upsetting and all-around shocking day — when filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle could have been stabbed to death in their own home, allegedly by someone so close. The particulars are hazy, the initial reports nearly
Thailand to hold elections on Feb 8, local media reports
Thailand will hold elections on Feb 8, according to multiple local media reports on Dec 15.
Analysis-Australia PM Albanese faces Israel pressure after Bondi Beach attack
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The deadly attack on a Jewish festival at a famed Australian beach has deepened diplomatic tensions between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Israeli counterpart, as domestic pressure mounted for his government to respond to
‘For all I know, she could be dead’ says son of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi's health is reportedly failing.
'For all I know, she could be dead' says son of Myanmar's Suu Kyi
TOKYO, Dec 15 - With her health failing and an information vacuum around Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her son worries that he may not even know if she passed away.
No ‘out-of-pocket expenses’ for childbirth in China from 2026
The high costs of childcare and education have discouraged many young Chinese from starting a family.
No 'out-of-pocket expenses' for childbirth in China from 2026
HONG KONG, Dec 15 - China will cover all out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth next year, said the country's national healthcare security administration, as authorities try to incentivise more young couples to have children.
Australia PM Albanese faces Israel pressure after Bondi Beach attack
SYDNEY, Dec 15 - The deadly attack on a Jewish festival at a famed Australian beach has deepened diplomatic tensions between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Israeli counterpart, as domestic pressure mounted for his government to respond to antisemitism.
What Trump’s National Security Strategy means for Israel
The Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy represents a fundamental shift in how the United States approaches the Middle East, with significant implications for Israel that go far beyond the document’s sparse mentions of the country. While Israeli officials and
Malaysia to expand QR code clearance at Johor checkpoints
These improvements will double the processing capacity at both points and strengthen the digital immigration system.
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
'Avatar: Fire and Ash', a new season of 'Fallout', and an exhibition dedicated to manga - here's what this week has in store.
Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy
Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.
China’s plan to quarantine Taiwan while avoiding war
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. Concerns regarding a potential quarantine or embargo of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been growing since 2024. While an amphibious invasion remains the
Europe Today: Ukraine peace talks, terror in Australia, and climate change
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Europe has both a competitiveness and a fantasy-thinking problem
As EU governments discuss the Digital Omnibus, Europe is divided: some see the Omnibus as a necessary step to help European companies, while others cling to rules like the GDPR and the AI Act.
Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of colluding with foreign forces
The 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial
Jimmy Lai’s trial, conducted without a jury, has been closely monitored by the US, Britain, the EU and political observers as a barometer of media freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong.
Online classes and construction ban as toxic haze covers Delhi
A toxic haze engulfed Delhi on Monday, affecting visibility on the road and delaying flights and trains.
The US-China science race that isn’t a race
Science’s center of gravity is moving—but the real story isn’t who “wins.” Rather, it’s how the global research network is being rewired and what that means for innovation, security and public wellbeing across Asia and beyond. A recent analysis discussed in Nature highlights a
A 10-year-old, two rabbis and a Holocaust survivor - Who are the Bondi shooting victims?
Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home
He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.
'Throw the parcel at the back door' - Evri couriers tell of pressure to earn a decent wage
BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.
A Christmas miracle: two more homeless will have their home
Gluing and tiling is in full swing in a rented flat in Ferencváros to put a roof over the heads of two more homeless people.
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This AI tool could spare cancer patients from chemotherapy they don't need
The tool scans digital images of the same cancer tissue samples that pathologists use and can tell how fast the cancer is likely to grow and how risky it is.
Food prices in Europe: Which countries are the most and least expensive?
While food prices are lower in some countries than in the EU overall, households in those countries often spend a larger share of their budget on food.
Tabletop tomatoes and drought-resistant roses tipped as 2026’s top garden trends
RHS predicts big shift in gardening habits as green-fingered Britons adapt to climate breakdown Bouquets of cut flowers will be swapped for tabletop vegetable plants next year, the Royal Horticultural Society has said, as the UK charity announces its top plant trend predictions
Blizzard hits Hokkaido, disrupting train and flight schedules
This is due to a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system.
Hundreds of skaters gather for marathon along Havana's Malecon
Hundreds of skaters, mainly teenagers and young adults, gathered at Havana's Malecon for a marathon, enjoying a rare chance to skate together publicly.
China’s Xi warns officials against chasing ‘reckless’ GDP expansion
He vowed to crack down on the pursuit of “reckless” projects that have no purpose except showing superficial results.
China urges Gulf nations to seal free trade agreement
Beijing attributed the urgency to rising protectionism and unilateralism.
Rob Reiner’s Best Films: From ‘Spinal Tap,’ ‘Misery,’ and ‘Princess Bride’ to ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and ‘A Few Good Men’
The legendary filmmaker's entertainment industry career spanned seven decades.
Catherine Drysdale becomes first woman to win Antarctic Ice Marathon
Catherine Drysdale became the first woman to win the Antarctic Ice Marathon in its 20-year history, finishing the 2025 race in 3:48:43 amid extreme conditions.
Trump’s Russia reset sagely predicted 50 years ago
When Donald Trump announced during his first presidential campaign that the United States “should get along with Russia,” many dismissed it as naive, provocative or even dangerous. Washington’s foreign-policy establishment reacted with bewilderment. Then as now, Russia was
Africa: EU Expected to Resume Funding Somalia AU Mission in Early 2026
[Shabelle] Brussels -- The European Union is expected to formally announce funding for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in early 2026, after a two-year pause in direct financial support, according to documents and diplomatic sources linked
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in LA home in 'apparent homicide'
A spokesperson for the Reiner family confirmed the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, after a family member reported finding two bodies in their home. Police say they are investigating an "apparent homicide."
China sanctions Japanese retired general over Taiwan links
The general was appointed earlier in 2025 as an adviser to Taiwan’s Cabinet.
Malaysia to coordinate efforts to ease Thailand-Cambodia border tensions, says PM Anwar
Both countries requested a brief postponement of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ meeting, scheduled for Dec 16.
Rob Reiner: His Life and Work in Photos, From ‘All in the Family’ to ‘The Princess Bride’ to ‘The Bear’
Fans are mourning actor and director Rob Reiner, who was found dead Sunday with his wife. Reiner made his mark as an actor on “All in the Family,” probing the generation gap of the late 1960s with his role as liberal hippie Michael “Meathead” Stivic opposite Carroll O’Connor’s
