Russia blocks Roblox game site, and the kids aren’t alright with that
After the latest restriction on the internet, officials describe receiving “many” letters from children wanting access to the game-creation platform restored.
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How a U.S. admiral decided to kill two boat strike survivors
The controversial order given by Adm. Frank Bradley is under scrutiny from Congress. Inside the most consequential deliberation of his career.
Germany’s anti-immigrant AfD party finds open door in Trump’s America
Some German lawmakers want to ban Alternative for Germany but the party has been embraced in Washington and some of its leaders see Trump’s path to power as a roadmap.
A Year in Reading: Inward Journeys
Navigating a world in flux demands some understanding of who you really are, and some of my favorite pieces from this year speak to that need.
How to buy Bitcoin Hyper before it launches
Its presales have been gaining attention among the crypto community, since the token claims to promise quicker, cheaper Bitcoin transactions.
Ukraine does not need a 'lecture on democracy,' Nobel Peace Prize laureate tells Euronews
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "using the war" to avoid calling a new election.
Warmer seas and heavier rains linked to deadly Asia flooding, study finds
Warmer seas and heavier rains linked to climate change, along with Indonesia and Sri Lanka's unique geographies and vulnerabilities, combined to produce deadly flooding that killed hundreds, scientists said Thursday.
Oracle shares fall as bubble fears return, hitting wider tech stocks
The cloud computing giant missed revenue expectations, as well as announcing an increase in its planned spending on AI data centres.
Stealthy tobacco lobbying: Watchdogs denounce gaps in EU transparency rules
Weak EU transparency rules have enabled tobacco companies to quietly shape policymaking in Brussels, a new investigation warns.
Japanese police rush to retrieve toy guns capable of firing live ammunition
Possessing or selling the product past a deadline may violate the law.
Vietnam's capital chokes through week of toxic smog
Toxic smog has blanketed Vietnam's capital for more than a week, blotting out the skyline and leaving residents wheezing as Hanoi's air quality dipped to among the world's worst on Thursday.
NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that has orbited Mars for more than a decade.
Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest
Warm water and air and unusual weather conditions tracing back as far as tropical cyclone flooding in Indonesia helped supercharge stubborn atmospheric rivers that have drenched Washington state with almost 5 trillion gallons (19 trillion liters) of rain in the past seven days,
Africa: Boko Haram's Intelligence Networks Fuel Its Deadly Resurgence
[ISS] Governments in the Lake Chad Basin region must target and dismantle terrorist groups' information-gathering and processing systems.
Russia says there are no misunderstandings with the U.S. over Ukraine any more
MOSCOW, Dec 11 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that all \"misunderstandings\" with the United States over Ukraine had been resolved following a meeting earlier this month between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
One dead, two missing, after collapse at South Korea library construction site
The collapse occurred while concrete was being poured at the construction site.
Skydiver left hanging at 4,500 metres after parachute snags on plane tail
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) footage shows a skydiver dragged off the plane at 4,500 metres after his reserve parachute snagged on a wing flap and deployed mid-exit. He struck the tail and cut himself free before landing safely with minor leg injuries.
MP calls for ban on ‘biobeads’ at sewage works after devastating Camber Sands spillage
Exclusive: Use of toxic plastic beads in treatment works is unnecessary and outdated, say conservationists The use of tiny, toxic plastic beads at sewage works should be banned nationwide, an MP and wildlife experts have said after a devastating spill at an internationally
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears in Oslo as a Nobel laureate
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months after a daring escape from her homeland when she emerged from a hotel balcony in Norway's capital.
Pakistan’s ex-spy chief jailed for 14 years in rare military rebuke
The charges included misuse of authority and resources and causing wrongful loss to individuals.
Pakistan's ex-spy chief jailed for 14 years in rare military rebuke
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 - A military court in Pakistan jailed former spy chief Faiz Hamid for 14 years on four charges including interference in politics, the army said on Thursday, in a rare conviction of a once-powerful general in the South Asian nation.
Japan’s tourism sector braces for fallout from diplomatic spat with China, but diverse markets offer cushion
Across Japan, travel agencies specialising in the Chinese market have reported cancellations of group tours.
Fatal Jakarta fire: Company boss arrested, experts call for tighter safety standards as details of lapses emerge
Michael Wishnu Wardana, the boss of Terra Drone Indonesia, has been named a suspect. Meanwhile, experts say new skill sets are needed to tackle the fire risk posed by lithium and car batteries.
The Earliest Known Customer Complaint Was Made 3,800 Years Ago: Read the Rant on an Ancient Babylonian Tablet
Image via Wikimedia Commons The site Fast Company published an article that describes the “Complaint Restraint project,” an initiative that aims to create a “positive life by eliminating negative statements.” It’s an admirable goal. Though most of us have a perverse love of
‘Sophisticated’ criminals busted as 30,000 live animals seized in wildlife trafficking crackdown
More than 1,000 suspects have been identified in a global sting to crack down on illegal trafficking.
UNESCO adds 6 items from Japan to pre-inscribed intangible heritage list
The latest six items were treated as “extensions” of existing heritage-listed categories.
Malaysia eases dress code rules after woman denied entry to Melaka police station for ‘inappropriate’ attire
Melaka police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar had earlier stressed for the public to adhere to the official dress code when visiting police premises, citing a 2020 circular.
21 injured as car ploughs into students, teacher at North Jakarta elementary school
The vehicle reportedly lost control and rammed through the school’s gate, which was closed.
After months in hiding, Venezuelan Nobel laureate María Corina Machado greets crowds in Oslo
Nobel Peace Prize winner, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, on Thursday arrived to greet a crowd from a balcony of a hotel in central Oslo.
Brazilian-American tapped as next CEO of main soft drink company next year
The Coca-Cola Company announced on Wednesday that Brazilian-American executive Henrique Braun will take over as the company's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 31, 2026.
Box office bite: Zootopia 2’s runaway success in China sends fans shopping for venomous snakes
The on-screen charm of Gary De'Snake, a vivid blue reptile featured in the hit Hollywood animation, has slithered beyond cinemas as fans seek out real-life counterparts to keep as pets, prompting warnings about safety and legality.
Amanda Seyfried Says She’s ‘Not F-cking Apologizing’ for Calling Charlie Kirk ‘Hateful’
"What I said was pretty damn factual and I'm free to have an opinion," the actress said in a new interview
EU and Cook Islands renew sustainable fisheries partnership
The European Union and the Cook Islands have signed a new protocol to renew their sustainable fisheries partnership agreement for a seven-year period (2025–2032). This agreement grants EU vessels access to the Cook Islands' waters—home to some of the world's healthiest tuna
Public services disrupted as Portugal holds first general strike in 12 years
Portugal’s main unions launched a nationwide strike on Thursday to protest government labour reforms, causing disruptions across key public services.
First climate migrants arrive in Australia from sinking Tuvalu in South Pacific
More than one-third of Tuvalu’s 11,000 population applied for a climate visa to migrate to Australia.
Four French men accused of A$10m Australia jewellery heist
One of the allegedly stolen items was a Richard Mille watch with a gold smiley face, worth A$5m
Cambodian contingent returns safely after pulling out of SEA Games in Thailand
Cambodia said it had already fulfilled its responsibilities as a committed ASEAN member.
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.
Eurovision crisis: Portuguese artists announce boycott if they win national contest
"We do not accept complicity with the violation of Human Rights," the Portuguese artists said in a joint statement, referencing Israel's actions in Gaza -which an independent United Nations inquiry found to be a genocide.
Africa: Accelerating Universal Health Coverage in the Digital Age - The Roadmap to 2030
[allAfrica] Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed remarkable progress in global health. Since the early 2000s, millions more people have gained access to essential services; maternal and child mortality have declined dramatically; access to HIV treatment has
Thai Airways’ mindful makeover: where comfort meets conscience
Thai Airways brings calm, conscience and comfort to the skies with its new A321neo aircraft fleet and mindful service philosophy.
EU releases €2.4 million flood response aid in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand
In response to the devastating floods that have hit Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand, the European Union has released €2.4 million in emergency assistance for the most affected areas. This funding will serve to provide essential relief to the most vulnerable communities. Up to