Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, defence minister says
Japan is planning to station medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, about 110km east of Taiwan.
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A U.S.-China trade truce means more localized technology. How to play it
As the U.S. and China settle into an uneasy one-year truce, the takeaway for investors is that each country will double-down on homegrown tech, analysts said.
EU and MEPs react to outcome of COP30 climate conference
MEPs have given their reaction to the outcome of the COP30 summit in Brazil, which ended without a deal on cutting fossil fuels. The two week meeting, which over-ran but concluded at the weekend, failed to secure new pledges to cut fossil fuels after running over time for more
GTA 6 needs to borrow one of Red Dead Redemption 2's underrated features
Red Dead 2's camp feature could make all the difference in how deep GTA 6's character development ends up being
Mafia: The Old Country's Free Ride update is out now, replacing its empty open world with an extremely basic one
Also adds photo mode and first-person driving.
Burchett predicts stock trading bill will disappear in Senate’s ‘great abyss’
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Sunday said he is pessimistic about the bipartisan push for a congressional stock trading ban becoming a reality, describing the issue as the "fox guarding the henhouse." "We're not going to pass anything," Burchett said during an appearance on
Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Abhijat Joshi Deliver Candid Stories, On-Stage Flourishes at International Film Festival of India
At the International Film Festival of India, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Abhijat Joshi turned their on-stage conversation into a lively mix of performance, memory and craft, as Chopra sang, enacted scenes from his early struggles and unpacked how each phase of his life shaped films
Hamas delegation in Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire, sources say
CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -A Hamas delegation was in Cairo on Sunday to meet with Gaza war mediators, an Egyptian security source and a Hamas source said, as both Israel and the Palestinian militant group continue to trade accusations of ceasefire violations. The Hamas
Latest news bulletin | November 23rd, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 23rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Why ‘subclade K’ could make for a nasty flu season
A new strain of the flu called subclade K could make for a particularly nasty flu season across the country, according to public health experts. The strain already caused Japan to declare an influenza epidemic. The United Kingdom's flu season started a month earlier than
My Weekend With the Anti-Vaxxers
You had to go through a metal detector to get to the Children’s Health Defense conference, held in Austin, Texas, on November 7–9, and conversation on the first morning buzzed about it. At the Make America Healthy Again symposium that convened the next week, Health and Human
In DR Congo, exhibit reveals nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu
Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa.
Fears grow of DOJ becoming ‘piggy bank’ for Trump as allies seek lucrative settlements
Legal experts and White House critics are worried the Justice Department (DOJ) could become a piggy bank for those with grievances as President Trump and a number of his allies pursue million-dollar settlement claims. While Trump’s push for $230 million in compensation for two
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been erupting since last year as lava fountains rise hundreds of metres
Kilauea volcano has been erupting at semiregular intervals since late last year, shooting spectacular lava fountains that remain safely contained within its summit crater.
Trans Love Story ‘Lala & Poppy’ Filmmakers on Pioneering Film at International Film Festival of India
Kaizad Gustad has returned to filmmaking after more than a decade with “Lala & Poppy,” a pioneering love story centered on two transgender characters, making its world premiere at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The film marks a significant departure in
Some international airlines cancel Venezuela flights after FAA warning over safety concerns
A number of international carriers canceled flights to and from Venezuela Saturday after a warning from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of a "potentially hazardous situation" in the region.
New Zealand Sweetens Film Incentives, Eyes India Co-Production Revival – WAVES Film Bazaar
The New Zealand Film Commission is mounting a push into the Indian market, unveiling enhanced incentive packages while seeking to revitalize a largely dormant co-production treaty that has been utilized just once in 15 years. Speaking to Variety ahead of the WAVES Film Bazaar
Geneva talks on Ukraine underway as Europe pushes back on US-proposed plan to end Russia's war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff are leading the United States delegation's meeting with Ukraine's senior government officials.
On meeting spec
The most useful definition of quality: It meets spec. The hard part isn’t putting in enormous effort to somehow beat the spec. The hard part is setting the spec properly. If you’re not happy with the change you’re making and the customer experience, change the spec. And when
After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India
Many countries supported reversing an earlier stringent recommendation.
Israelis are moving abroad in record numbers due to fear and discontent
Tens of thousands of Israelis have left over the past two years, and many are young and well-educated, raising concerns over economic and social consequences.
Child preachers help evangelicals surge in Catholic Brazil
Ester Souza, the 8-year-old daughter of pastors in rural São Paulo state, has millions of social media followers.
‘A Fox Under a Pink Moon’ Review: A Teenage Bride Documents Her Escape from Iran in Expressive IDFA Winner
Again and again, teenage Afghan refugee Soraya Akhalaghi refers to herself and her fellow displaced migrants as “playing a game.” Only some way into “A Fox Under a Pink Moon” — a candid and urgent documentary about her years-long struggle to enter Europe — do we learn what she
Barcelona fans return to Camp Nou after two years as stadium reopens
After more than two years of renovation, Camp Nou welcomed back 45,000 Barcelona fans for an emotional and long-awaited homecoming.
Houthi court in Yemen hands down death sentences to 17 people accused of spying for Israel, Saudi Arabia and the U.S.
The Houthis accused the defendants of working for foreign intelligence, including the Mossad, 'which led to the targeting of several military, security and civilian sites resulting in the death of dozens and widespread destruction of infrastructure'
China's Li urges fair investor treatment in Italy
HONG KONG - Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed increased participation from Italian companies in the Chinese market and expressed hope for a fair and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese investors in Italy, the state-run Xinhua news agency said on Sunday.
China’s study of ‘ghost particles’ yields first results in country’s goal to be science powerhouse
JUNO is one of three high-end facilities at the frontier of the detection and study of neutrinos.
Malaysia to implement social media ban for teens under 16
This comes as part of the government's plan to improve children’s online safety.
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore
The actress and singer has not commented on the incident, but appeared visibly shaken by it.
James Bond Producer Barbara Broccoli to Produce ‘Othello’ Film With David Oyelowo, Rachel Brosnahan, Cynthia Erivo Shot in Doha
Barbara Broccoli’s Eon Productions, the former producer of the James Bond franchise, and Qatar’s newly launched Film Committee are jointly producing a film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Othello,” directed and starring David Oyelowo, and also featuring Rachel Brosnahan
China's Li urges fair investor treatment in Italy, Xinhua reports
HONG KONG - Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed increased participation from Italian companies in the Chinese market and expressed hope for a fair and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese investors in Italy, the state-run Xinhua news agency said on Sunday.
US senators claim Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia’s ‘wish list’
The White House said that Rubio and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff worked on the widely leaked 28-point US-backed peace proposal for a month, with participation from both Russians and Ukrainians.
Scholars say most of what we believe about Vikings is wrong
Ideas about Vikings and Norse mythology come mostly from much later medieval sources, leaving plenty of room for reinterpretation. Over centuries, writers, politicians, and artists reshaped these stories to reflect their own worldviews, from romantic heroism to dangerous
Escalating war of words between Ethiopia and Eritrea triggers fears of conflict
The authorities in landlocked Ethiopia have ratcheted up rhetoric over access to an Eritrean port.
China says Japan sent ‘shocking’ wrong signal on Taiwan
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Japan was crossing a red line that must not be touched.
Malaysian woman wades through floodwaters to buy food in Hat Yai
The Malaysian government was mobilising efforts to bring back approximately 4,000 Malaysians affected by floods in Hat Yai.
Husband arrested after wife found with fatal bedsores in South Korea
The woman was found with severe bedsores on her lower body and maggots across her body.
Extinct animals in Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age make it a must-watch
From woolly mammoths to giant sloths, via some lesser-known ice-age beasts like 'killer koalas', the visuals in this documentary are simply astounding
‘We’ve got to find answers’: Corby families affected by cancer searching for truth about toxic waste sites
Alison Gaffney believes her son’s rare leukaemia was caused by dumped toxic waste from the town’s steelworks Alison Gaffney and Andy Hinde received the devastating news that their 17-month-old son, Fraser, had a rare type of leukaemia in 2018. Two years of gruelling treatment
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade In the next few years, spades could be in the ground for a city made of wood, in the middle of the largest new nature reserve created in England in decades, with
Viral overcharging scandal at Seoul’s Gwangjang Market escalates into fight among merchant groups
The dispute stems from a viral overcharging scandal that broke out in October.