China's drills this week involved dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels conducting live-fire drills, simulating a blockade of Taiwan's key ports and assaults on maritime targets.
The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the Eurozone in 2018.
From moules marinière to scallop, bacon and garlic butter rolls, here’s how to cast your culinary net wider and embrace more sustainable species For a nation surrounded by water, Britain’s seafood tastes are remarkably parochial – we mostly eat cod, haddock, salmon, tuna and
The singer recently released her first album in eight years following her mastectomy after being diagnosed in June
Ms Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, died on Dec 30 aged 80.
Sport is one of the most climate-sensitive aspects of Australian life, yet still sits largely outside the national conversation on climate exposure.
The shape of the universe is not something we often think about. But my colleagues and I have published a new study suggests it could be asymmetric or lopsided, meaning not the same in every direction. Should we care about this? Well, today’s “standard cosmological model” –
The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.
2025 is drawing to a close, so here’s one last roundup of interesting econ-related items from around the web. I don’t have any podcasts for you this week, but an episode of “Doom Debates” with Liron Shapira will be coming out soon. 1. Why Abundance is good for small business It
Bereaved relatives say delays over risks at village churchyards are causing distress and call for council action Families of people buried in graves vulnerable to coastal erosion say indecision over how to tackle the problem is causing them avoidable anguish about the final
The team behind Yash’s highly anticipated “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has revealed the first look at Nayanthara as Ganga, presenting the actress in a role that combines visual intensity with a commanding presence. The poster positions Nayanthara in front of an ornate
As President Donald Trump’s second term heads toward its second year, his doctrine for the Western Hemisphere, once seen as impractical, is taking real shape.
Law’s original author points to removal of obligations for downstream traders to verify origin of commodities It was hailed by campaigners around the world as a game-changing piece of legislation that would help stop deforestation. But when a bullet-ridden version of the EU’s
Dec 31 - Russia’s top general said its forces were pressing forward in northeastern Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin had ordered expansion of territory Moscow calls a buffer zone there in 2026, Russian news agencies said on Wednesday.
[Cosafa] South Africa advanced to the Round of 16 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, while Angola must wait to see if they will joint them in the next stage as one of the four best third-placed sides.
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
Turnout was about 70 per cent in Myanmar's 2020 and 2015 general elections, according to a US-based nonprofit organisation.
Disney’s “Avatar: Fire And Ash” held the No. 1 position at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, adding £6.1 million ($8.2 million) and lifting its total to £20.8 million ($28 million), according to Comscore. The threequel comfortably dominated the Christmas
On December 8, the United Nations Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team released its 16th report, offering the most authoritative international assessment of governance under the Taliban administration in Afghanistan. The report highlights that
The board of Warner Bros. Discovery is poised to reject the amended takeover offer fielded by Paramount Skydance last week as David Ellison keeps up his pursuit of the assets he sees as crucial to building a 21st century Hollywood heavyweight. Bloomberg News reported Tuesday
The pop star previously donated to several organizations this season including Feeding America and MusiCares
A Chinese research ship that serves as a base for submersible vessels was spotted around 35km off the coast of the northern Cagayan province.
The U.S. added silver to its nationally designated list of critical minerals in November.
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 31 - Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers it had detained since July under the renewed ceasefire the two countries agreed on the weekend to end a border conflict, Cambodian and Thai authorities said.
Its Foreign Ministry said the release was done “as a demonstration of goodwill and confidence-building”.
India’s electronics story is often framed through incentives, factory announcements or ambitions around semiconductor fabrication. Yet the more consequential shift underway is quieter and more structural. India is entering a “Second Wave” of electronics and hardware
Many said the verdict raised fresh questions over the independence of the country’s institutions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 - Anti-graft activists in Malaysia have renewed calls for sweeping reforms to tackle corruption and prevent a repeat of 1MDB, after former Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted last week over the $4.5 billion scandal at the state fund.
The stabbing was not life-threatening.
Enforcement operations will focus on tourist hot spots to curb the disposal of small litter.
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha on Tuesday condemned statements alleging that Kyiv initiated an attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s compound. “We were disappointed and concerned to see the statements by Emirati, Indian, and Pakistani sides
Ratings for the Kennedy Center Honors took a sharp decline this year. The poor turnout comes shortly after Donald Trump added his name to the historic forum. This year’s Kennedy Center Honors, hosted by Trump, averaged 3.01 million viewers, according to a report from Nielsen
TAIPEI, Dec 31 - Taiwan stayed on high alert on Wednesday after China staged massive military drills around the island the previous day, keeping its emergency maritime response centre running, the head of the island's coast guard said.
Dec 31 - A handbook found during a police raid on a compound used by a cyberfraud gang in the Philippines offers detailed instructions in Chinese for conducting scams and reveals a blueprint for grooming and deception.
One man stuck on a train to Paris says staff told him there was a "50% chance we go to Paris, 50% chance we go back to London".
The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.
New York Mayor Eric Adams (D) said he would attend the inauguration of Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani (D) despite a disparaging campaign season. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is set to swear in Mamdani, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is also set to introduce the newly elected
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for state Senate in Iowa on Tuesday, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the chamber, Decision Desk HQ projects. Hardman, the West Des Moines mayor pro tempore, defeated Republican Lucas Loftin to fill the seat
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.
New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just one standard drink a day is linked to a roughly 50% higher risk of mouth cancer, with the greatest danger tied to locally brewed alcohol. When alcohol use
After George Clooney said he felt that newly-named editor-in-chief Bari Weiss was “dismantling CBS News as we speak,” Weiss has responded by inviting him to visit the CBS newsroom. “Bonjour, Mr. Clooney! Big fan of your work. It sounds like you’d like to learn more about ours.
Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of multiple clinical trials. The improvement was small and short-lived, while side effects were more common. Products with little or no THC, including