Thai teacher finds 'peace amidst chaos' painting bunker murals

Renewed fighting has displaced around half a million people on both sides.

Taiwan opens new cloud centre to bolster 'sovereign AI' effort

Irish minister defends 'limited' trade curbs on Israeli settlements

By John O'Donnell and Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Ireland’s planned curbs on trade with Israeli settlements will be limited strictly to goods, ​a minister told Reuters, offering the first clear signal on the scope of ​the contested legislation and rejecting

How Pakistan’s internal breakdown became Europe’s new border war

Europe today faces a three-fold crisis: a migration crisis straining its borders and asylum systems, a humanitarian crisis born from escalating persecution and violence in Pakistan, and a criminal crisis fueled by powerful transnational smuggling networks. These are not

First Rohingya Feature ‘Lost Land’ Wins Golden Yusr at Red Sea Film Festival

The Red Sea Film Festival closed its fifth edition on Thursday night with a star-studded awards ceremony in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia that saw Akio Fujimoto’s “Lost Land” take home the festival’s top honor, the Golden Yusr for Best Feature Film. The ceremony opened with honorary

Malaysia seeks ex-Goldman banker Leissner’s extradition to face 1MDB trial

The US is weighing the application, said Malaysia's attorney general's chambers.

Malaysia drops appeal against acquittal of former PM Najib’s wife Rosmah over 17 money laundering, tax evasion charges

Rosmah Mansor was acquitted on Dec 19 last year of 12 money laundering charges involving RM7.09 million (US$1.73 million) and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board.

Food parcels help thousands at Christmas

A charity is ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas to help tackle food poverty.

How unwanted coats are changing lives this winter

Some 20,000 unwanted coats will be collected, distributed and gifted to those in need.

Cheap online fake accounts make misinformation a ‘thriving underground market’, study finds

A new Cambridge University index exposes the thriving underground market where fake social media account verifications can be purchased for as little as 8 cents, fueling online manipulation and election interference worldwide.

Air passengers exposed to extremely high levels of ultrafine particle pollution, study finds

Levels during boarding and taxiing were far above those defined as high by the World Health Organization A study has revealed the concentrations of ultrafine particles breathed in by airline passengers. A team of French researchers, including those from Université Paris Cité,

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Millions live in cold houses in Europe: Where is fuel poverty worst?

The share of people in the EU who are unable to keep their homes adequately warm has increased since the energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Son of MH370 flight victim seeks answers after 11 years

Mr Jiang Hui has spent more than a decade seeking answers with relatives of other Chinese victims.

Humanities award for 2025 goes to new cultural centre

It may not be quite as well-known as some prizes but the Prix Avicenne is awarded for outstanding achievements in the humanities and natural sciences. It also acknowledges projects that contribute to the preservation and promotion of historical and scientific heritage. Its

Sax-playing pilot Anutin’s short-lived Thai premiership

The 59-year-old, who championed decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand, was elected in September.

Flood misery for Gazans awaiting next stage of peace plan

Gazans in tents have been hit by heavy rain as failure to find last Israeli hostage risks derailing peace plan.

Maduro says Trump wants Venezuela's oil. But is that the real US goal?

The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

Exiled Hong Kong democracy activists say they’re targeted by fake sexualised images

The activists are among 34 pro-democracy campaigners for whom Hong Kong in 2024 offered a bounty.

India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

The removal of red tape comes after Mr Modi visited China in 2025 for the first time in seven years.

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel

The Swiss singer says there is a "clear conflict" between Israel's continued participation in the event and the values Eurovision stands for.

Exiled Hong Kong democracy activists say they're targeted by fake sexualised images

SYDNEY, Dec 12 - Two exiled democracy activists wanted by Hong Kong say police in Australia and Britain are investigating fake, sexualised images used to target them in a campaign of harassment.

Africa: Trump's New Security Strategy - A Chance for Africa?

[DW] US President Donald Trump's new foreign policy focuses less on aid and more on trade with African countries, specifically on raw materials. Could this be a wake-up call for Africa to become more economically independent?

Passenger plane from Sapporo to Akita lands in Hakodate after propeller likely froze

None of the 26 passengers or crew were injured.

Africa: Shettima Seeks More Investment in Education to Reverse West Africa's Low Human Capital Index

[This Day] Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, with a call on stakeholders to recommit to building a future where every Nigerian child can become the best version of themselves.

Use of Sumatran elephants in post-flood clean-up in Indonesia’s Aceh draws criticism

Activists and lawmakers say the move puts the endangered species at unnecessary risk.

Vegetarian and vegan diets can be healthy for kids, study finds. But there’s a catch

Children on plant-based diets may need to take supplements or eat fortified foods to get enough key nutrients, researchers said.

How to access the 'Thank You' update in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The 'Thank You' update in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 unveils a new zone and a bunch of content. Here's how to play the new update.

Health and safety rules holding UK infrastructure back, says writer of government report

Exclusive: John Fingleton says regulators need to change their attitude to risk to end the country’s economic stagnation Overbearing health and safety rules are stopping Britain building new infrastructure, according to the economist whom Keir Starmer has cited as an

East Africa: WOAH Urges Stricter Measures to Protect East Africa's Livestock

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Horn of Africa's livestock sector, a cornerstone of the region's economy and a critical source of food, income, and employment, faces growing threats that require urgent action, according to Baba Soumare, Deputy Director General of the World

The 5 biggest announcements and trailers from The Game Awards 2025

If you missed the live show, here's the biggest stuff you missed—assuming the group chat hasn't already been typing in all caps to give you the news.

Africa: Benin Republic - Nigeria Urges More Intervention to Stop Coups in Africa

[Leadership] Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has suggested that the country's intervention in Benin Republic should be the model whenever democracy is threatened in the sub-region or Africa at large but on the request of the authorities of the distressed

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes home an absurd 9 wins at The Game Awards, more than Baldur's Gate 3 in 2023

This year's Game Awards GOTY (and almost everything else) is the popular French RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Backlash grows in South Korea after Lotte department store asks customer to remove union vest

The union members visited the department store after attending a nearby rally on Dec 10.

Mega Man is back — Dual Override is coming in 2027, Capcom reveals

Capcom announces Mega Man: Dual Override at The Game Awards 2025

‘Samurai Spirit’: Ultra-nationalists see Japan tilting their way

Founded 101 years ago, Taikosha claims to be one of Japan’s biggest right-wing organisations.

The Game Awards finale reveals Highguard, a brand new PvP shooter

Anyone hoping for Half-Life 3 was surprised to hear about a new shooter releasing in January

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's free DLC Verso's Drafts is out now

Verso's Drafts, the free Expedition 33 DLC, adds a photo mode, boss fights, and a whole lot more

Taiwan opens new cloud centre to bolster ‘sovereign AI’ effort

The new cloud facility, in southern city Tainan is hoped to become a key engine for AI development.

Africa: Family Time - How to Survive - and Even Thrive - Over the Holidays

[The Conversation Africa] At the end of the year, many families reunite to enjoy time together. These times can be happy, yet sometimes they reveal tensions, unsatisfied needs and difficult relationships. The reality is that being together does not necessarily mean you are

US general says drills ‘absolutely’ needed as Korea floats shift

Officials in Seoul had floated adjusting the drills to facilitate dialogue with North Korea.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer trailer revealed at The Game Awards

Finally, the podracers vs. landspeeders debate will be settled

C'mon, Remedy, you can't use the words 'Rise and Shine' in your TGA trailer—don't you know you're hurting all those hopeful fans in r/Halflife?

You're just being mean.

Everything We Saw At The 2025 Game Awards

Another December rolls around, and we get another round of World Premieres The post Everything We Saw At The 2025 Game Awards appeared first on Kotaku .

No pods in sight, but Star Wars: Galactic Racer still looks rad

Now THIS is [not technically] podracing.

The Game Awards 2025: The biggest reveals, trailers, and announcements

The Game Awards included a bounty of new game reveals and fresh looks at upcoming releases.

Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year in record-breaking Game Awards haul

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won nine awards including Best Role-Playing Game, Best Independent Game, and Best Game Direction