South Korea’s centenarian population grows over 30% in 4 years

Women outnumber men roughly 5 to 1 among the country’s centenarians.

South Korea warns ‘further measures’ if Ukraine refuses public apology

Seoul said confidentiality was key to protecting the POWs’ relatives from repercussions in North Korea.

Taiwan confronts surge in drug-driving as new narcotics rapidly emerge

“Zombie vapes”, online dealers and new, unlisted narcotics. CNA examines how deadly drug-driving cases are a visible sign of a much wider drug problem in Taiwan.

China gears up for record travel demand during week-long National Day holiday

China’s railway network is handling the heaviest passenger flow in its history.

KL is about to get very busy this weekend with F1. Here’s a guide to navigate it

Here’s how to get to Sepang circuit and navigate KL during a busy weekend.

DOJ says UCLA law school illegally used race in their admissions

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday accused the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) of discriminating against white and Asian students in its admissions process. The Trump administration has made similar allegations against the admissions

After a record-breaking September, 'it's safe to say Steam's yearly revenue will blow past $20B for the first time'

Alinea Analytics points out that Steam's not slowing down.

NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation

The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of drone attack on Medina

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station in the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, sparking strong condemnation from the Muslim world. The alleged attack came as fighting intensifies in Yemen, where

Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps

Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft also told to 'lift their game' by online safety regulator.

South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Korean soldiers

First new F-16V fighter jets to arrive in Taiwan to bolster defences against China

TAITUNG, Taiwan, Oct 2 - The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V fighter jets ordered in 2019 will arrive in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays, helping to strengthen an air force that has to scramble almost daily to shadow China's military.

Metal-organic interactions identified as a key factor in carbon cycling, improving predictions under climate change

The global annual amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) released through the microbial decomposition of soil organic carbon is estimated to be approximately five times greater than anthropogenic CO₂ emissions, highlighting the importance of understanding how climate change affects

May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future

EU Copernicus report shows surface air temperatures from June to August were 2.5C above decadal average The scorching heat that persistently baked western Europe this summer was the worst on record, a report has found, with more than half the continent seared by “very strong”

Troubled UMNO-linked firm Zetrix owes Malaysian government over $63 million in collections: Source

Zetrix’s issues reflect broader problems with UMNO-linked entities owing the government money.

Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Thursday evening she has appointed state Attorney General Letitia James (D) as special prosecutor to investigate a former Cornell University student’s allegations that she was raped at a fraternity house near the Ivy League’s campus in

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano spawns two new islands after eruption, first since 1930

The new formations sit hundreds of metres off opposite sides of Anak Krakatau.

OpenAI fires workers for mishandling 'sensitive information'

The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.

Oscars: Pakistan Selects Documentary ‘Hanging by a Wire’ for International Feature Race (EXCLUSIVE)

Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s documentary thriller “Hanging by a Wire” has been selected as Pakistan’s submission for the international feature film Oscar at the 99th Academy Awards, marking the first time a documentary has represented the country in the category. The Pakistan Academy

Pelosi cancels Cornell University event amid frat house rape investigation

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) canceled an upcoming event affiliated with Cornell University amid fresh scrutiny of how the Ivy League institution handled a 2024 allegation of gang rape on its campus. A source close to the Democratic lawmaker told The Hill that

Kyoto plans dual pricing for Nijo Castle admission, bus fares

The city also hopes to use the additional revenue for conservation and renovation purposes.

South Koreans’ distrust of North Korea reaches record high: Survey

The poll found that 83.3% feel that the North Korean regime does not want reunification, also a record high.

McDonald’s Japan halts sales of some burgers in Hokkaido amid concerns over beef patties

The suspension affects products including McDonald’s hamburger, bacon lettuce burger, and Big Mac.

'Digger' Ending Explained: A Spoiler-Filled Breakdown of Tom Cruise's Wild New Movie

Digger's first big twist ruins the movie. The second one saves it. Let's talk spoilers.

9 new 2026 games on sale in the Steam Autumn Sale

Including three $70 games that are now under $50.

Self-driving big rigs roll into California as driverless future comes into focus

The state is getting its first real-world glimpse at autonomous freight.

Ireland game interrupted twice by Gaza protests

The Nations League football match between Ireland and Austria in Dublin on Thursday was twice briefly interrupted by demonstrations in support of Palestine. In the 19th minute, spectators threw tennis balls covered in Palestinian flag stickers onto the field. The players left

Donna Langley Says the Key to Stealing Taylor Sheridan Away From Paramount Was a Better Film Deal: ‘I Saw an Opportunity’

NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley managed to snag “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan away from Paramount after a decade at the studio. How did she do it? By putting an emphasis on the film of his lucrative long-term TV and film pact. Langley said her pursuit of

'Verity' Ending Explained: How That Bonkers Final Twist Reshapes the Entire Movie

Verity ending explained: what Lowen discovers in the final scene of the Colleen Hoover adaptation, and how it changes everything.

PUBG Extraction Shooter Canceled Less Than A Year After Getting Revealed

Krafton decided against the latest PUBG spin-off

Medicare de-fangs new drug pricing model

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Medicare de-fangs new drug pricing model The Trump administration rolled out the final version of a new Medicare payment model aimed at lowering the prices of drugs administered in doctors’

Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery

The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.

Few Americans associate their elected leaders with the term 'courage': Gallup

When asked to select which category of people they most associated with courage, just 4 percent of Americans picked elected officials — tying with social media influencers, according to newly-published Gallup survey results. In the new poll, released Wednesday, respondents were

Counteranions reshape molecular packing to tune magnetism in copper complexes

Magnetic properties in molecular materials depend not only on the molecular components themselves but also on their solid-state organization. In charged π-electronic systems, electrostatic and dispersion forces can organize molecules into distinct ion-pairing structures.

What's in the permitting reform bill?

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What's in the permitting reform bill? This week, a set of bipartisan senators announced a major permitting reform bill aimed at speeding up the buildout of the nation's infrastructure, especially energy

Eddie Murphy to Star in Peacock Drama Series ‘The Chairman’ From ‘Mad Men’ Creator Matthew Weiner

Eddie Murphy is attached to star in “The Chairman,” a drama series in development at Peacock created by Matthew Weiner. If greenlit, the project will mark his first-ever role in a live-action scripted series. Plot details for “The Chairman” are yet to be announced. The series

Learning to speak elephant: Choruses of rumbles help groups coordinate

Choruses of African elephant rumbles appear to become more similar in certain situations, including reuniting or coordinating what to do next. Now, new research published in Scientific Reports provides evidence that elephant rumble choruses function as group signals.

Halle Berry Accused of Child Abuse by Ex Olivier Martinez, Who Is Seeking a Restraining Order

Halle Berry is being accused of abusing her 12-year-old son by her ex-husband, actor Olivier Martinez, who has filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against the actress. Martinez alleges that on Sept. 26, the “Catwoman” actress “physically abused our son Maceo, by

A hacking competition shows the power of China’s approach to AI

The feat demonstrated the enormous power of Chinese AI technologies that are freely available on the internet.

‘Fast & Furious’ TV Adaptation Ordered to Series by Peacock, Eyed for 2028 Premiere

The “Fast & Furious” TV series, first revealed to be in development earlier this year at the NBCUniversal upfronts, is closer to reality. Peacock announced Thursday that it has greenlit a new scripted television series based on the franchise. Vin Diesel, who revealed that a

RAM Maker Celebrates Record Profits And Predicts ‘Even Higher Prices’ And ‘Greater Tightness In The Industry’ In The Years Ahead

Micron doesn't see the AI bubble popping any time soon

Gears of War: E-Day Is 100x More Fun Playing Co-op

Gears of War: E-Day is the rare modern game that features a local co-op campaign. The Coalition devs tell Polygon it was mandatory.

5 Classic 'Unfilmable' Books That Should Never Get Adapted Into Movies

Five literary classics that defy the traditional adaptation treatment.

'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions

A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.

The wealthy Cuban Americans ready and waiting for Havana to fall

Cuban exiles in Florida are increasingly hopeful that regime change in Cuba is now on the horizon.

Camelina genome analysis reveals how wild relatives could expand crop breeding options

Camelina is a relatively new oilseed gaining interest for its potential use in food, livestock feed and renewable fuel markets. A newly published research paper provides insights into the camelina genome that could give breeders new tools to develop varieties with improved