China’s first North Korea-bound train in six years set to depart from Beijing
The train service was suspended when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2020.
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Illegal teardown sparks outrage in Penang heritage enclave
Demolition of a pre-war house has drawn criticism from the public.
Dawn of War 4 playtesters want the combat to take longer because of how much they enjoy watching it
"Because we really want to see all these sync-kills and all the sync-melee combat that you guys have got going on."
Chile's new era with Kast in power
Chile entered a new political phase on Wednesday with the inauguration of José Antonio Kast, the most conservative figure to reach La Moneda since the return to democracy. Kast was sworn in at Congress in Valparaíso and then moved to the presidential palace, where he defended
Adorni under pressure after taking his wife on Milei’s official U.S. trip
Argentina’s chief of staff, Manuel Adorni, has come under political pressure after it emerged that his wife accompanied him on the presidential aircraft during Javier Milei’s trip to the United States, triggering questions over the use of public resources and a possible
War in Iran squeezing China’s oil lifeline
China’s energy security may be put to its first true test in 2026 with the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in January and joint US-Israeli military action against Iran beginning in late February. These events have disrupted two sources of China’s oil supply. Coupled
Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
Quit fossil fuels to stem deadly floods in Brazil’s coffee heartland, say scientists
Global heating linked to rising risk of extreme rain that causes devastating landslides and rising coffee prices The record floods that have brought death and destruction to the heartland of Brazil’s coffee industry are expected to intensify if people continue to burn fossil
Trump releases 172 million barrels from strategic reserve to curb fuel price surge
U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized the release of 172 million barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a coordinated action with the International Energy Agency, in a bid to contain rising fuel prices after market disruption caused by the war
Ex-DOJ attorney who complained about ICE enforcement in court launches primary challenge against Ilhan Omar
The former Justice Department attorney who complained to a federal judge about being overwhelmed by the caseload resulting from the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations announced on Wednesday that she is running for Congress. Julie Le, who is running as a
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Iran war will not derail economy despite surging gas prices
Fink also addressed whether woke corporate initiatives were a failed experiment for BlackRock.
U.S. formalizes before court its recognition of Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela’s state authority
The U.S. government has formally recognized Delcy Rodríguez before a federal court in New York as the Venezuelan authority empowered to act on behalf of the state, giving legal effect to the diplomatic shift toward Caracas announced last week. The move appears in a “statement
Kevin O'Leary says high oil prices will be 'granddaddy' issue in midterm elections
Canadian investor Kevin O’Leary addressed the issue of spiking oil prices on Wednesday amid the U.S.’s ongoing military operations against Iran, saying it will be the “granddaddy issue” in the midterms. O’Leary made the remarks to Fox News’s Martha MacCallum ahead of Trump’s
Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait
Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter. The 46-year-old, whose small ship was struck by a pair of missiles this week in the Strait of Hormuz, is the only seafarer from
Australia police recover two bodies in search for missing Chinese tourists
The 26-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were found inside a car.
1 dead, 2 in critical condition after possible chemo errors at Japan children’s hospital
A cancer drug, vincristine, was found to have been wrongly used in marrow cavity injections.
Your cat is likely to live longer if you don't let them roam—new study
We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia's 5.3 million domestic cats kill a total of 546 million animals each year in Australia. What's less well known is allowing your domestic cat to roam outside exposes them to considerable danger—and
Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan on his exit from Activision-Blizzard: 'It was the biggest f**k you moment I've had in my career'
Overwatch League was instrumental in sending Overwatch off the rails.
Jane Fonda, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracee Ellis Ross, Katy Perry, Demi Moore (and More!): Inside Diane von Furstenberg’s Starry Oscars Luncheon (PHOTOS)
Where can you find an Oscar-winning actress chatting up one of the world’s biggest pop stars? Well, during Oscars week in Los Angeles, that’s pretty much anywhere — but there’s no place quite like Diane von Furstenberg’s annual luncheon celebrating the year’s female Oscar
Trump backs Herrera for Texas House seat after Gonzales drops bid
President Trump endorsed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera in the race to replace outgoing Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday evening. Gonzales dropped out of the race under pressure from GOP leadership after it became public that he had an affair with a former staffer
Trump and Iran signal no quick end to war as tankers burn in Iraqi waters
By Parisa Hafezi, Alexander Cornwell and Bo Erickson DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world
Security to Be Increased at 2026 Oscars Amid FBI Alert About Iran’s “Surprise Attack” Plan on California
"We want everybody to feel safe and protected and welcome, so it’s our job as a producing team to make sure that that translates," Oscars telecast producer Raj Kapoor said.
Malaysian experts warn caution over limiting fuel purchases amid Mid-East war
An expert suggested that the government should explore various options to safeguard fuel supply.
North Korea unveils image of leader's daughter firing pistol
Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter Ju Ae has long been seen as next in line to rule the country.
What's it like to be a bat? Scientists develop new solution to the puzzle of animal minds
In 1974, philosopher Thomas Nagel posed a deceptively simple question: "What is it like to be a bat?" His point wasn't really about bats. He was offering a provocative challenge about the limits of understanding another mind: no matter how much we try, we cannot access what it
War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk
With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security. A third of fertiliser shipped by sea comes from the region and cannot make it to the global market
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals the Identity of High Voltage: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” “Care Bears Night,” which aired March 11 on Fox. Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch. They think it’s all over. Well, it is now! Former soccer player-turned-Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas was
Oil prices surge as supply fears offset IEA's record stockpile release
Oil prices jumped more than 9 per cent on Thursday to break back above US$100 a barrel as Iran struck two tankers in Iraq and threatened to bring down the global economy.
Pentagon estimates first 6 days of Iran war cost $11.3B
Pentagon officials told lawmakers during a briefing on Tuesday that the approximate cost of war against Iran is more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of action, a source briefed on the figure told The Hill on Wednesday. The figure was relayed to senators during a
US president Donald Trump demands the unconditional surrender of Iran
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North Korean leader Kim test fires handguns during visit to munitions factory, KCNA reports
SEOUL, March 12 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a munitions factory on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported, releasing photographs that showed him touring the facility with his teenage daughter and the pair test-firing handguns.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un test-fires handguns during visit to munitions factory
His daughter, known as Ju Ae, accompanied her father during the visit to the munitions factory.
Trump slams Newsom, says 'he is obviously a racist'
President Trump called Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) a "racist" on Wednesday evening, in a continuation of his long-standing feud with California's top official. The president reacted to a comment Newsom made during a stop on his book tour last month, calling it "the most
Missed this earlier in the week: The Tournament of Books...
Missed this earlier in the week: The Tournament of Books is underway! “Every March, the Tournament of Books is a month-long battle royale among the year’s best novels.”
The Rubin Observatory's LSST will detect imminent impactors before they crash into Earth
The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) has barely begun observations and is already wowing us. Images like its Cosmic Treasure Chest have us anticipating even more cosmic glory. And when the observatory sent out 800,000 alerts in one night in February, we got a taste of the
Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit
A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.
Italy's Meloni condemns 'massacre' at Iranian school, says war 'outside' international law
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday condemned the strikes on an Iranian elementary school amid growing discontent from European leaders about ongoing joint U.S.-Israeli military operations in Iran. In a speech in front of the country’s Parliament in Rome, Meloni
US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India
The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.
How well do you know Baldur's Gate 3's second act? You may need an actual brainworm to score a perfect 20/20 on our latest quiz
No cheating, or I'm telling Selûne.
NSW government proposes rezoning to create residences midway between Sydney and Parramatta
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