Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump Appearing to Fight Off Sleep During Viral Cabinet Meeting

The president has raged against reports that he is showing “signs of fatigue”

Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales

Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker also called for support for the secondhand market, documents reveal Business live – latest updates Tesla privately warned the UK government that weakening electric vehicle rules would hit battery car sales and risk the country missing its

Which countries use phones and smartwatches most for shopping?

The world of payments is fast evolving as banks seek to improve customer experience. The prevalence of mobile transactions continues to rise, although adoption rates differ across Europe.

Latest news bulletin | December 3rd, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

How to keep healthy and safe through the holiday season, according to experts

As the festive season begins, health officials across Europe share tips to stay safe amid the revelry.

Romani-Bosnia artist wins top cultural prize

A Romani-Bosnian artist who seeks to empower Roma communities through both her cultural and social work has won a top cultural prize. The Tajsa Roma Cultural Heritage Prize is awarded every two years to celebrate Roma individuals who “strengthen, preserve, and renew” Roma

Russia says US talks on Ukraine ‘constructive’ but work remains signalling no compromise

Putin’s aide said that “so far, a compromise hasn’t been found” on the issue of territories, without which, he said, the Kremlin sees “no resolution to the crisis.”

From Premium Polos to the Latest Smart Gadgets, These are the Best Gifts for Golfers this Year

Shopping for a golfer can feel oddly high-stakes. They have opinions about everything — clubs, tees, gloves, even ball markers — which makes it tough to know what will actually be a hit. And if you’re not a golfer yourself, the jargon alone can feel like trying to decipher a

‘Highly traumatised’: Hong Kong presses ahead with elections after deadly fire

City officials said they would organise shuttle buses for affected residents to vote.

'Highly traumatised': Hong Kong presses ahead with elections after deadly fire

HONG KONG, Dec 3 - Hong Kong's government will press ahead with a \"patriots only\" legislative election scheduled for Sunday, despite doubts over turnout from a local population still reeling from the Chinese-run city's deadliest fire in decades that has killed at least 156

Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait

TAIPEI, Dec 3 - China's military sometimes simulates attacks on foreign naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan shares intelligence with international partners when they operate in those waters, a senior Taiwan security official said on Wednesday.

Trump says he doesn’t want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to fix their homeland

According to US media reports, the Trump administration has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to target undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota.

Search for long-missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume

The Boeing 777 with 239 people on board vanished in 2014 in one of the greatest aviation mysteries.

Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid

The death toll from catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia has topped 1,300.

What we know about Malaysia’s missing MH370 plane, as fresh search to start 11 years after disappearance

Dec 3 - The disappearance nearly 12 years ago of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board remains one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

South Korea shouldn't take sides in China, Japan spat: President

George Clooney ‘Annoyed’ He Lost ‘Thelma & Louise’ Role to ‘Motherf—er’ Brad Pitt: ‘I Didn’t Watch’ That Movie ‘For Years’

George Clooney told The Sunday Times that he’s still upset about losing the role of J.D. in Ridley Scott’s 1991 film “Thelma & Louise” to longtime friend and collaborator Brad Pitt. “I got to the final test for a role in ‘Thelma & Louise.’ And, motherfucker, Brad got it,”

Reuse and return schemes could help eliminate plastic waste in 15 years – report

Pew Charitable Trusts finds plastic pollution will more than double globally by 2040 unless action taken The 66m tonnes of pollution from plastic packaging that enters the global environment each year could be almost eliminated by 2040 primarily by reuse and return schemes,

China’s poverty victory and America’s poverty shame

China eliminated extreme poverty while America’s tripled—but before we declare a winner, consider this: the World Bank recently raised its poverty threshold from $2.15 to $3 per day, instantly adding 125 million people to global poverty counts with the stroke of a pen. This

What’s fuelling Grab-GoTo’s merger talk in Indonesia - financial losses, politics or other factors?

Talk of a potential merger between tech giants Grab and GoTo first started in February 2020, but could a deal be now closer with implicit support from the Indonesian government?

National Trust launches fundraiser to help buy land around Cerne Giant

Deal expected to pave way for further scientific study, boost conservation and open up access to Dorset chalk figure The mystery of when, how and – perhaps most importantly – why a giant naked figure was carved into a dizzyingly steep hillside in the English West Country has

Ready for war in 2029: Is a Russian attack on NATO a real possibility?

The Bundeswehr is to be "war-ready" by 2029 - but how real is the threat of a Russian attack on NATO?

Terrestrial biodiversity grows with tree cover in agricultural landscapes

Farmers plant or preserve riparian buffers for various reasons, such as improving water quality, controlling erosion, or maintaining hunting habitat. Now, a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign underscores the benefits of riparian buffers to terrestrial

Humanoid robots have a data problem. China’s ‘training centres’ hope to fix it

Billions of dollars have been poured into what is seen as a new battleground for US-China rivalry.

Shanghai censors social media posts talking down housing market

Violations of online regulations include making distorted interpretations of housing policies, says Chinese administration.

India's Congress seeks parliament debate on state-run app for smartphones

Africa: Why Small Victories Matter When It Comes to Hunger and Disability

[WFP] 'No woman with a disability should be coerced into sharing her food or cash with a male community member because custom dictates she cannot manage her own resources'

India’s JioStar Commands 760 Million TV Viewers as CEO Eyes Global Content Ambitions

India’s rapidly expanding entertainment market is creating unprecedented scale for major players, with JioStar – the country’s biggest media conglomerate – reaching over 760 million monthly television viewers while its digital platform JioHotstar engages 400 million active

Africa: Africa's Unresolved Conflicts Drive Acute Food Insecurity

[ACSS] The persistence of Africa's conflicts has directly contributed to a record 167 million Africans facing acute food insecurity with an estimated 700,000 threatened by famine.

Is your gut being poisoned? Scientists reveal the hidden impact of everyday chemicals

Researchers discovered that 168 common chemicals can disrupt the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, with some also promoting antibiotic resistance. Many of these substances—found in food, water, and household items—weren’t previously suspected of affecting living organisms. A

Africa: Koome Calls for Stronger Regional Collaboration to Deepen People-Centred Justice in East Africa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for deeper regional collaboration to strengthen the multi-door approach to justice across East Africa and address challenges affecting the region's justice system.

5 takeaways from Tennessee's competitive special election

Republican Matt Van Epps (R) won a special election on Tuesday in Tennessee in what was seen as a likely bellwether for next year’s midterms. Van Epps defeated state Rep. Aftyn Behn (D) for a Nashville-area House seat that went for President Trump by over 20 points last year.

‘Saiyaara’ Actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Top IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 Chart (EXCLUSIVE)

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have claimed the top two positions on IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 list following their performances in Yash Raj Films’ romantic drama “Saiyaara.” The ranking, based on page views from more than 250 million monthly visitors worldwide

USCIS holding pending asylum apps, reviewing benefits from ‘high risk countries’

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday it is placing a hold on all pending asylum applications and will pause all benefit requests by foreign nationals from 19 countries deemed “high risk” by the Trump administration. The policy memo instructs

Africa: The Little Film That Could - the Banjo Boys Makes Its Debut

[Afropop] The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) opens with a bold lineup of contemporary African and Afro-diasporic films exploring resilience, artistic freedom, and identity. From riveting historical epics to politically charged dramas, this year's

Africa: African Land Policy Reforms Have Been Good for Women and Communities - but Review of 18 Countries Shows Major Gaps

[The Conversation Africa] Land tenure is the relationship, defined in law and customs, that people as individuals or groups have with land. It involves a bundle of rights to land, such as the right to use, sell, or bequeath land. Secure tenure is crucial for people to have

Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 - The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the Beijing-bound flight disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

Weezer Bassist’s Wife Files for Divorce Months After Allegedly Shooting at L.A. Police

Jillian Lauren was granted the right to enter a two-year mental health diversion program in September

Decades of forest loss hit home: Future cyclones could batter Indonesia harder, analysts warn

Deadly floods and landslides across Sumatra have become the first major climate test for President Prabowo.

A 70-year-old pregnancy drug just revealed a hidden weakness in brain cancer

Researchers have solved the decades-old mystery behind how a common pregnancy drug lowers blood pressure. It turns out the medication blocks a fast-acting “oxygen alarm” inside cells. That same alarm helps brain tumors survive, meaning the drug unexpectedly weakens them, too.

Chinese smart glasses firms eye overseas conquest

Shattering Meta’s dominance overseas will be challenging.

Indonesia to repatriate two Dutch men, including one on death row

The Netherlands requested on humanitarian grounds the return of the men, one of whom is on death row.

Myanmar’s opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade: UN

Conflict and economic hardship are pushing more farmers into the illicit trade.

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says

Dec 3 - Opium poppy cultivation in war-torn Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade, rising 17% in the past year as conflict and economic hardship push more farmers into the illicit trade, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

Streamer Coalition Pushes Back on Australian Content Quotas, Citing Record $719 Million Investment: ‘Trying to Solve a Problem That Simply Doesn’t Exist’

Streaming platforms operating in Australia are already investing more in local content than traditional broadcasters, according to new data that the streaming industry says undermines recently passed legislation mandating content quotas for subscription services. Major

Latest viral Game Awards tease could be teasing any videogame with hellish imagery from the last 70 years of the medium, but it's probably Elder Scrolls Online

It's definitely not God of War.

Scientists boost lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using simple drug combo

Scientists found that combining oxytocin with an Alk5 inhibitor revitalized extremely old male mice, boosting their lifespan and strength. Female mice showed only short-term improvements, highlighting a major sex difference in aging biology. The therapy restored youthful

Global study examines culture of sustainability at universities

Under the title "Exploring Culture(s) of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Review of Concepts and Pathways," the project Culture of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions (KuNaH) systematically analyzed the scientific literature on