Over 4,000 schools closed in South Korea, with 82 left unused for 30 years

The total number of teaching positions for the 2025 academic year was cut by 2,232.

Nearly 80% of South Korea’s dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban

Over half of the farms scheduled to close in 2026 and 2027 opted to shut down earlier than planned.

High seas hopes meet hard realities with 2026 set to become a pivotal year for world’s oceans

A year of reckoning for the world’s oceans: Euronews looks ahead to 2026, from the High Seas Treaty and deep-sea mining to ocean summits and EU marine policy.

2025 was the year AI slop went mainstream. Is the internet ready to grow up now?

As the AI hype wears off online, we spoke to analysts about how the technology has altered user experience on the Internet - and why ‘boring’ AI will likely outlast flashy tools.

Zelenskyy and Trump to discuss Ukraine’s territories and US security guarantees

The US president repeatedly said he would only meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the diplomatic peace process is at its final stage. According to Ukraine’s president the peace plan is 90% complete. When the two leaders meet in Florida on Sunday, can they agree on the final and the

Malaysia army chief placed on leave amid investigation: Media

Defence Minister Khaled Nordin did not explicitly state the nature or the subject of the allegations.

The lure of Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara? No traffic

Only a fraction of civil servants who were expected to move in have done so.

Coupang founder Kim Bom apologises for data leak, pledges compensation

He also pledged investments and reforms to prevent data breaches.

South Korea’s presidential office completes move back to historic Blue House

The moving process began on Dec 8.

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 28th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

New alliance vows to address youth demands in Nepal polls

The move is likely to challenge the long-dominant traditional parties.

Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Unveils First Look of Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth (EXCLUSIVE)

The filmmakers behind Yash’s highly anticipated “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” have revealed the first look at Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, unveiling a character that blends old-world glamour with unsettling gothic menace. The newly released image captures Qureshi against a

Sheena Chohan to Star in Tamil Folk Drama ‘Arjunanin Allirani,’ Lilith Tale ‘Bhaayava’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian actor Sheena Chohan, who made her Hindi-language feature film debut in the biopic “Sant Tukaram” earlier this year, has been cast as the lead in “Arjunanin Allirani,” a Tamil-language drama centered on folk artists and caste discrimination. The film, written by acclaimed

War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election

Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars

Most noise complaints on the capital's iHanoi app stem from pickleball, according to state media.

Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island

The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.

Car breathalysers to be mandated for habitual drink driving offenders in South Korea

The new policy will be in effect starting Oct 24, 2026.

BBC visits Myanmar polling station as civil war rages on

Voters in Myanmar's election say the poll is taking place in a "climate of fear", the BBC's South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.

‘Acoustic hazard’: Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars

Associated noise-related issues range from unruly crowds to honking horns in overcrowded parking lots.

Valencia coach Fernando Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident

He was appointed coach of the Valencia Women’s B team in 2025.

Jeffrey Holland, next in line to lead Mormon Church, dies at 85

Jeffrey R. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died on Saturday from kidney disease, the Church announced. Holland, the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, was next in line to lead the Mormon Church based on a long-established succession plan,

Iraqis cover soil with clay to curb sandstorms

Deep in Iraq's southern desert, bulldozers and earthmovers spread layers of moist clay over sand dunes as part of a broader effort to fight increasingly frequent sandstorms. Iraq has long suffered from sand and dust storms, but in recent years they have become more frequent and

Biodegradation unit lightening load of bear hunters in Hokkaido

In the first eight months, a total of 88 bears killed in the area had been rendered.

Wolf captured after escaping enclosure at zoo in western Tokyo, visitors flee to safety

The European wolf was located in a bushy area.

'Make emitters responsible': Thailand's clean air activists

There is a glimmer of hope for fresh action in the form of the Clean Air Bill, which would enshrine the right to breathable air, tax emitters and offer public information on the sources of pollution.

Mild earthquake in Malaysia, tremors felt across Johor and Melaka

The epicentre of the earthquake was located 16km south-west of Segamat, Johor.

Iran’s president says country is in ‘full-scale war’ with US, Israel, Europe

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said his nation is at war with the United States and Israel, as well as Europe more broadly. “We are in a full-scale war with the U.S., Israel and Europe; they don’t want our country to remain stable,” Pezeshkian said in an

One year after Jeju Air disaster, questions remain unanswered

Experts have argued for setting up an independent body responsible for handling social disasters.

Pot Inc. was celebrating Trump’s rescue — but cannabis companies still can’t be banked

Pot Inc. has been popping the champagne corks (or, in this case, rolling some fat joints), and it’s not just to celebrate the New Year.

‘Make emitters responsible’, urge Thailand’s clean air activists

A finance specialist and a doctor are among the activists spearheading landmark air pollution legislation in Thailand.

Palestinian reports: Car torched, building vandalized in West Bank city

South Korean man accused of scalding Thai wife denies charges

The suspect, in his 40s, has been placed under arrest.

What next for the high-speed rail from KL to Singapore?

Some have argued that with the new ETS and upcoming RTS, the HSR might not be needed.

Malaysia army chief put on leave amid probe, says defence minister

Defence Minister Khaled Nordin did not specify the nature of the investigations, but the move came amid reports that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission had summoned three people in connection to procurements involving army projects.

Are you getting an 'extra' paycheck in January? How to tell

Some may be starting off the new year with a little extra money in their pockets.

Bahram Beyzaie, Iranian Director of Venice Award-Winning ‘Bashu, the Little Stranger,’ Dies at 87

Asghar Farhadi remembered the filmmaker and playwright, who died due to complications from cancer, as his "great teacher."

Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes

Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.

Myanmar’s election is derided as fake, but the nation’s suffering is all too real

Survival in this South-east Asian nation sometimes comes down to saleable body parts.

Mamdani claps back at Musk over criticism of FDNY chief pick

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) on Saturday rejected Elon Musk’s argument that his appointment to head up the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is inexperienced. “Experience does matter, which is why I appointed the person who spent more than 30 years at EMS. You know,

Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war

Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.

Rove says Trump administration needs to talk more about accomplishments ahead of midterms

Republican strategist Karl Rove on Saturday urged the Trump administration to speak more about its accomplishments to shore up support ahead of midterm elections. “The president will end this year at the lowest approval rating in modern times for a president ... in the first

Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

Stock up on these essential home goods before tariffs push prices up in 2026

Wells Fargo reports that consumers should be stocking up on home goods essentials before prices increase next year.

How Myanmar's junta-run vote works

Who is running and how is a winner decided? Here's what you need to know about the Myanmar elections.

How Myanmar’s junta-run vote works, and why it might not

Here are some key questions surrounding the heavily restricted polls.

Rogan slams Trump over Rob Reiner comments: ‘Not funny’

Podcaster Joe Rogan slammed President Trump for his remarks about the death of Hollywood director Rob Reiner. “The Rob Reiner thing is not funny, right? And that’s like the same thing. It’s the same kind of thinking. And when you see it with no empathy, that’s when it’s hard to