More South Korean students putting off graduation, choosing universities outside Seoul
Students say remaining “in school” gives them better access to internships and recruiting information.
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Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast shows continued growth despite challenging environment
The European Commission's Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast shows that growth in the first three quarters of 2025 outperformed expectations. While the strong performance was initially driven by a surge in exports in anticipation of tariff increases, the EU economy continued to grow
More South Korean mothers working, but many experience ‘career break’ of decade or longer
The employment rate of working mothers has risen by 8.8 percentage points, compared with five years ago.
‘Grey Chinese’ crime bosses exposed as VVIPs inside Bangkok prison, sparking urgent shake-up
Such inmates are Chinese nationals linked to transnational crime and online scam syndicates.
Kimmel Skewers Trump On-Air: ‘Quiet, Piggy’
The host fired back after the president renewed his call for Kimmel to be pulled off ABC
Community food boxes 'selling out within minutes'
A waste food box scheme is cutting the cost of living for families, those behind the project say.
Austria's Salzburg Christmas market begins amid heightened security
Salzburg's Christmas market has opened with increased security measures, including more police patrols and cameras, following a trial against a man accused of planning attacks.
Palestinian textbooks for 2025-26 continue to erase Israel, incite antisemitism, promote martyrdom, violating EU agreement
Palestinian Authority (PA) textbooks for the 2025-25 school year remain unchanged from previous years, despite PA promises of reform. Antisemitism remains a central feature of the curriculum. Jews are depicted as deceitful, manipulative, or inherently corrupt enemies of Islam.
‘Left-Handed Girl,’ ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ Sequel Among Highlights of Netflix, International Film Festival of India Collaboration
Netflix has renewed its collaboration with the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), running Nov. 20-28 in Goa, with a broad presence across WAVES Film Bazaar programming and festival showcases, including premieres. As part of this, Netflix will co-host IFFI’s market
Israel plans to seize major archaeological site in the West Bank
The move coincided with the establishment of a new illegal outpost by Israeli settlers near Bethlehem and comes as the Israeli government faces growing pressure to crackdown on settler violence.
‘Being Eddie’ Review: A Netflix Documentary Engagingly Explores the Life and Career of Eddie Murphy, but It’s Too Upbeat to Get the Full Story
I still think there’s a mystery at the heart of Eddie Murphy’s career that the film doesn’t go near, and that is this: Why did he draw back? Why did the Eddie Murphy who had positively ruled in the ‘80s end up taking a back seat to a Murphy who was a far more complacent talent?
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Bangladesh, no reports of damage
Tremors were also felt in eastern states in neighbouring India that border Bangladesh.
Are the chips down for traditional fish supper?
One Hull fish and chip shop owner says he is now selling chilli and curry "just to get people in".
Keeping talent is Europe’s biggest challenge in the AI race, warns H Company CEO
The French AI startup’s Gautier Cloix told Euronews Next that while Europe can't compete with US giants on large language models, he believes the continent can succeed with AI agents.
In-demand skills at work: How to survive the job market overhaul
Fewer than half of employers see AI and big data handling as a core skill today, but that's soon about to change — according to the Future of Jobs Report.
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Mapping the unseen: How Europe is fighting back against invisible soil pollution
Across Europe, scientists and citizens are uncovering a hidden legacy of contamination beneath their feet. From Denmark's first PFAS crisis to a new generation of soil-mapping initiatives, a continent is learning to see—and stop—the pollution it once ignored
Where are Europeans most and least likely to get the flu vaccine?
Immunisation rates were far below target levels in the last flu season, new data shows.
‘The Sea’ Review: Israel’s Oscar Entry Is a Moving Father-Son Tale in the Vein of ‘Bicycle Thieves’
Israel’s mostly Arabic-language international feature submission “The Sea” offers a deceptively simple premise: a headstrong 12-year-old boy from a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank illegally enters Israel on his own to see the sea. Without being judgmental,
With agentic AI top of European agenda, Quali announces Torque platform to govern the space
Quali has deepened its push into AI infrastructure with the announcement that its Torque platform now integrates with NVIDIA’s new DGX Spark “personal AI supercomputer,” promising secure, governed AI workloads that can run everywhere from developers’ desks to remote,
Extradite or not, India ought to end its Hasina dependency
India faces a critical and historic decision regarding Bangladesh’s request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death in absentia by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on October 17. Instead of refusing the request or providing
Farmer calls for more government support in Budget
Ben Aveling wants planned inheritance tax changes to be scrapped and for interest rates to fall.
2 Anwar acolytes spar over government’s tech provider NexG; insiders warn of messy shareholder war
The two involved are Ishak Ismail, a veteran corporate figure and a long-time operative for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim; and Farhash Wafa Salvador, a former senior aide to Anwar who has positioned himself as one of corporate Malaysia’s fastest-rising players, say insiders.
Budget must focus on housing, says shelter resident
Two men who have experienced homelessness give their views ahead of the chancellor's budget.
Warner Bros. Discovery, Singapore’s IMDA Partner on Unscripted Format Development Initiative
Warner Bros. Discovery and Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority have launched a partnership to co-develop original unscripted entertainment formats with global appeal. The collaboration launches with a masterclass series Dec. 3-4 at the Asia TV Forum & Market, part
Africa: From Grant to Growth - How a Kenyan Recycler Built Jobs From Broken Glass
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Colombia retrieves first artifacts from 1708 San José shipwreck
Colombian scientists recovered the first artifacts from the 1708 wreck of the San José ship, a treasure-laden vessel at the center of ongoing legal and diplomatic disputes.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali-Produced ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein,’ Starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur, Sets Valentine’s Week Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Zee Studios and Bhansali Productions will release Bollywood romantic drama “Do Deewane Seher Mein” on Feb. 20, 2026, positioning the film to capitalize on Valentine’s week moviegoing. The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur in what producers are billing as a
Africa: World Toilet Day - Protecting Health Through Safe Sanitation
[WHO] World Toilet Day reminds us that safe sanitation is fundamental to human health and dignity. In every community, a toilet protects people from disease, safeguards our environment, and underpins social and economic development.
Africa: Turning Devastating Health Ordeal Into Life-Saving Campaign
[WHO-AFRO] "I was scared and terrified because I was still very young when I received the news. What else was going to save me if the medicines that are supposed to treat me are failing?" wonders Brandon Jaka, a 26-year-old pharmacist in Harare, in reminiscence.
Africa: Uganda Targets 1,000 Electric Coach Orders As Grand Trans-Africa Expedition Showcases Made-in-Uganda Innovation
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda has set its sights on securing orders for at least 1,000 electric coaches during the Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition, a milestone 30-day journey covering more than 13,000 kilometres across Uganda, Tanzania,
Tiny microneedle patch dramatically improves heart attack recovery
Researchers created a dissolvable microneedle patch that delivers IL-4 directly to damaged heart tissue, jump-starting repair after a heart attack. The targeted approach shifts immune cells into a healing mode while improving communication between heart muscle and blood vessel
The U.S. plays spoiler at the G20 as global inequality spikes
In advance of the G20, South Africa’s president commissioned a report on the state of economic inequality around the world. Its findings were grim.
Africa: U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits Morocco, Underscores Enduring Partnership
[Africom] Stuttgart, Germany -- Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Morocco Oct. 20-21, highlighting the longstanding and deep partnership between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco.
Indonesia govt claims Cloudflare facilitates gambling sites, warns services may be blocked
Some online gambling sites were found operating on Cloudflare services to hide IP addresses.
Fire disrupts climate talks at COP30 in Brazil as negotiators reach critical final days
The fire in the Blue Zone of the UN climate conference forced evacuations and stalled negotiations as the summit nears its end with many agreements yet to be made.
Africa: Standard Bank Becomes First African Lender to Plug Into China's Cips
[Daba Finance] Standard Bank has become the first African bank to directly integrate with China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), providing African companies with a faster route to pay Chinese suppliers in Renminbi, rather than routing transactions through the US
Africa: South Africa's Plentify Raises Series a to Expand Smart-Energy Tech
[Daba Finance] South African electrotech startup Plentify has raised an undisclosed Series A round to expand into the U.K., Australia, and Brazil, markets facing growing renewable-energy constraints such as grid congestion and intermittency.
Africa: 20% of World's Children Still Trapped in Extreme Poverty - UNICEF
[UN News] More than 19 per cent of children worldwide live in extreme poverty, surviving on under $3 a day, according to a new UNICEF report.
Africa: What's At Stake in the COP30 Negotiations?
[UN News] As climate talks in Belém enter their final stretch, negotiators are working on three fronts: technical details, ministerial consultations, and Presidency-led discussions. Behind the jargon and complex frameworks lie fundamental choices for more than 190 countries -
Africa: 'The World Is Watching' - Guterres and Lula Urge Unity As COP30 Talks Near Deadline
[UN News] With the clock ticking on climate negotiations in Belém, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, speaking separately, delivered a united message: the world is watching, and compromise cannot wait.
Africa: Africans Strongly Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproductive Decisions, but Are Divided On Contraceptive Access
[Afrobarometer] Large majorities favour sex education and allowing pregnant girls to stay in school.
New research uncovers hidden divide in West Coast killer whales
Scientists confirmed that West Coast transient killer whales actually form two separate groups split between inner and outer coastal habitats. Inner-coast whales hunt smaller prey in shallow, maze-like waterways, while outer-coast orcas pursue large marine mammals in deep
Democrat calls on Senate to remove Russell's name from Senate Office Building
Democratic Rep. Al Green (Texas) called on the Senate to remove the late Sen. Richard Russell’s (D-Ga.) name from one of its office buildings, citing the latter’s segregationist views. Green, in a letter to every senator, said the name “sends a powerful signal about the kind
Death toll from Indonesia’s central Java landslides rises to 30
Rescue efforts continue after two landslides.
Australia’s National Indian Film Festival Expands to Regional Markets, Partners With Indian Film Bodies (EXCLUSIVE)
Australia’s National Indian Film Festival (NIFFA) is expanding into regional territories and has signed partnerships with India’s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) ahead of its 2026 edition. The festival, which
Death toll from Indonesia's Central Java landslides rises to 30
JAKARTA - The death toll from landslides in two regions of Indonesia's Central Java rose to 30 as rescue efforts continued, the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Friday.
Japan criticises China after 3-way culture talks with South Korea nixed
Japan and China have been engaged in a diplomatic row since Nov 7.
China warns citizens risk becoming 'mining slaves' in Central African Republic gold rush
BEIJING - China's embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned its citizens risk becoming \"mining slaves\" in the politically unstable nation's gold trade, as Chinese workers look to sub-Saharan Africa as jobs in the Asian giant's gig economy dry up.
Green mussel shell piles engulf North Jakarta’s eroding coast
Piles of shells now stand taller than concrete barriers built to stop sea water from creeping in.