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Climate action saves lives. So why do climate models ignore well-being?
Climate change is already shaping our well-being. It affects mental health, spreads infectious diseases, disrupts work, damages food supplies and forces families to leave their homes because of conflict, hunger or flooding.
5 insights from Sabah election results, including implications for Malaysia politics and PM Anwar
What do the state election results mean for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, whose Pakatan Harapan coalition claimed only a single seat out of 22 contested?
At least one killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine
Children were among the wounded in a Russian strike on the city of Vyshhorod in Kyiv Oblast on Sunday.
Measly pay rises drive young Indonesians into second jobs
Some find that one income stream is not enough to cover daily expenses and ensure future financial stability.
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and daughter mark air force anniversary
North Korea marked the 80th anniversary of its air force with an air show attended by Kim Jong Un and his daughter, displaying older jets, drones and surveillance aircraft.
Indonesia’s Box Office Navigates Volatility as Industry Seeks Sustainable Growth – JAFF Market
Indonesia’s cinema market is experiencing significant volatility in 2025, with box office numbers fluctuating despite breakthrough successes, according to industry leaders speaking at the JAFF Market panel “Expert Witnesses: Indonesia’s Box Office Transformation as Seen From
Why some memories last a lifetime while others fade fast
Scientists have uncovered a stepwise system that guides how the brain sorts and stabilizes lasting memories. By tracking brain activity during virtual reality learning tasks, researchers identified molecules that influence how long memories persist. Each molecule operates on a
Sabah polls: Runner-up Warisan coy on next step, says no talks with BN on forming state government
A day after his party finished second in the election, Warisan president Shafie Apdal said it has proven itself by winning the popular vote across all 73 seats.
Acclaimed ‘Inconvenient Indian’ reveals he’s not Indigenous
King said he was told as a child that his father was part Cherokee. A genealogist traced his paternal lineage and found no Indigenous ancestry.
Latest news bulletin | November 30th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 30th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Reagan judges surface as unfiltered assessors of Trump
When U.S. District Judge William Young ruled this summer that the Trump administration illegally canceled hundreds of research grants focused on gender identity or diversity, he went further than just striking the revocations down. The Reagan-appointed judge, who took the
5 ways Republicans are breaking with Trump
President Trump is facing increasing resistance from Republicans in Congress to certain proposals and parts of his agenda as he nears the end of his first year back in office. Trump remains the unquestioned leader of the Republican Party, and aides have argued that any
Pakistan rejects UN warning over lifetime immunity for military chief
Pakistan's foreign ministry called the remarks “baseless”.
Indonesians pick up the pieces after floods ravage Sumatra; death toll hits 417
For some Aceh residents, this has reignited the trauma of the 2004 tsunami that killed more than 170,000 people in the province alone.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146
Additional bodies were recovers as officers searched three more high-rise blocks.
Netanyahu officially asks Israeli president for pardon
Nov 30 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted an official request for his pardon to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, the Israeli president's office said on Sunday. "The Office of the President is aware that this is an extraordinary request which
In Istanbul, pope meets bereaved family, prays with Armenians
Pope Leo XIV wraps up a four-day trip to Turkey on Sunday after a warm welcome by its tiny Christian community, before heading to Lebanon with a message of peace for the crisis-mired nation. On the last day of his visit, his first trip overseas since being elected leader of the
Mum hosts free toy swap to help cut Christmas costs
Tzara Spurrier, known online as GlosBudgetMum, is hosting the event at Hesters Way Community Centre.
War in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky to be received by Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday
This announcement comes at a time when a Ukrainian delegation is visiting the United States to discuss the American peace plan.
The shard moment of transition
When a new technology arrives, it appears unpolished, ill-formed and a bit wonky. As it gains traction, existing industries and processes begin to be threatened, often before their replacements in the new technology are fully ready. This is how Napster showed up for the music
Scientists find coastal seas acidifying shockingly fast
New findings show that some coastal regions will become far more acidic than scientists once thought, with upwelling systems pulling deep, CO2-rich waters to the surface and greatly intensifying acidification. Historic coral chemistry and advanced modeling reveal that these
Climate change, aging farmers endanger Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’
Japan’s famous akoya pearls have never been more in demand but, as seas warm and younger generations move to the city, the industry’s future is uncertain.
As Pope Leo visits Lebanon, Christians are fleeing the Middle East
Christians are still the largest religious minority in the Middle East, the region where Jesus was born, lived and died, but the community is shrinking.
Indonesians pick up the pieces after floods ravage island
The death toll from floods and landslides in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has surpassed 400.
Thousands gather in Czech Republic to re-enact Napoleon’s Austerlitz victory over Russia and Austria
Thousands of re-enactors in the Czech Republic recreated Napoleon’s 1805 victory at Austerlitz, drawing large crowds for the historic anniversary event.
Tropical storm deaths top 600 in South-east Asia; over 4 million people affected
Relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.
Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze as Beijing warns against protests
Authorities have arrested 11 people in connection with the blaze.
Indian authorities deploy drones to track killer wolves
Forest officials said the animals appeared unusually bold.
Sri Lanka’s capital hit by floods as cyclone death toll nears 200
Hundreds of people still missing after heavy rain and mudslides in country’s deadliest natural disaster for years Entire areas of Sri Lanka’s capital are flooded after a powerful cyclone triggered heavy rains and mudslides across the island, with authorities reporting nearly
Ukraine and US prepare for peace talks in Florida
The two countries are due to meet this weekend for key talks to end the war with Russia ahead of a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia this week.
242-million-year-old mini predator changes lizard evolution
A tiny 242-million-year-old fossil from Devon is shaking up scientists’ assumptions about the earliest members of the lizard lineage. Instead of the expected skull hinges and palate teeth typical of modern lizards and snakes, this ancient creature shows a surprising mix of
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Volkswagen Arena in Turkey
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with thousands of Catholics in Istanbul, encouraging interfaith unity during his visit to Turkey.
Pope Leo XIV heads to Lebanon to try bring message of hope
The Pope held prayers at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on Sunday as he aims to gather support within Christian communities around the globe.
Mandela Pictures, Desert Bloom Form Four-Film Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesia’s Mandela Pictures and Korea-L.A.-based Desert Bloom Pictures have forged a four-film development slate, with the pact unveiled at the JAFF Market in Yogyakarta. The partnership establishes a pipeline of projects designed to bridge Indonesia, Korea and Hollywood
Indian outreach to Taliban is ratcheting up Afghan-Pakistani tensions
Afghanistan and Pakistan appear headed toward a new military escalation.
Kazakhstan tells Ukraine to stop attacking CPC terminal after oil exports halted
MOSCOW, Nov 30 - Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil, after a major drone attack halted exports and seriously damaged loading infrastructure.
Dinosaur mummy found with hooves and a hidden crest
Scientists have reconstructed the most complete and lifelike profile of Edmontosaurus annectens thanks to an extraordinary preservation process called clay templating, in which a thin clay film captured the dinosaur’s skin, scales, spikes, and even hooves in three dimensions.
French farm has €90,000 worth of snails stolen
The break-in was "a real blow", says L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, which was preparing deliveries for the holiday season.
JAFF Teams With Asian Film Awards Academy for Hong Kong Cinema Showcase
The Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival is partnering with the Asian Film Awards Academy for a second consecutive year to present a Hong Kong film program featuring director Ann Hui and works spanning multiple generations of filmmakers. Running Nov. 30-Dec. 4 in Yogyakarta,
‘The Blind Warrior From the Phantom Cave: Angel Eyes’ Feature Unveiled by Magma and Bumilangit at JAFF Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Magma Entertainment and Bumilangit Entertainment have unveiled “Si Buta dari Gua Hantu: Mata Malaikat” (The Blind Warrior From the Phantom Cave: Angel Eyes), a new feature adaptation of the legendary Indonesian martial arts comic hero who remains the country’s most adapted
From shipyards to steel mills, South Korean manufacturers get meme makeovers to woo Gen Z
Firms are embracing social media in an effort to shed their old reputations and signal cultural change.
RSV prevention in newborns could cut asthma risk
Scientists found that RSV infection early in life can set the stage for childhood asthma, particularly in kids already genetically prone to allergies. The virus appears to skew the developing immune system toward exaggerated responses to everyday allergens. But when newborns
As long as there is no political horizon for Gaza, 70,000 Palestinians died in vain
Hospitals are nonfunctional, recovery is slow, and danger persists along the yellow line. A weakened Hamas can't begin Gaza's reconstruction, and it is unclear if and what international force will enter the Strip to begin rehabilitation
‘Queen of Malacca’ Cast Unveiled at JAFF Market as Angga Dwimas Sasongko Showcases High-Concept Action Vision
Indonesian filmmaker Angga Dwimas Sasongko lit up JAFF Market 2025 with the first major public reveal of his new action-fantasy feature “Queen of Malacca” (“Ratu Malaka”), presenting an ensemble cast and giving audiences a candid look at the project’s creative evolution and
Toy appeal aims to help thousands of children
The north-east London project is urging people to donate so all children get a present at Christmas.
