Woman crashes stolen boat into Venice's historic Rialto Bridge

An Italian woman stole a delivery boat in Venice and crashed it into the 16th-century Rialto Bridge on Thursday, damaging the stone balustrade and sending parcels into the Grand Canal.

As jobs dry up, China’s migrant workers are returning to their villages and staying put

Despite government concerns about economic stagnation in the villages, some think there are job opportunities there.

Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash

The deal comes months after Prada faced backlash for allegedly appropriating a sandal design made by Indian artisans.

Operations of 30% firms in north-eastern Japan disrupted by bears: Survey

66.9 per cent of bear attacks between April and November 2025 are from north-western Japan.

Moment hiker rescued from quicksand after activating SOS signal

A hiker identified as Austin Dirks was rescued after becoming trapped in soft, water-saturated ground in Utah’s Arches National Park. Unable to free himself, he activated an emergency beacon. Rescue teams located him by drone and freed him safely.

Bitcoin: Trend Retest Approaches - Holding $91K Pivot Keeps Recovery Hopes Alive

ECLAC suggests deeper ties with India

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) should strengthen and expand its economic and cooperation relationship with India to revitalize regional economic growth and enhance development, according to authorities convened at an international seminar hosted by the Economic

Messi lands in India for fan tour, including 21-meter statue unveiling

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has landed in India for his highly anticipated three-day, four-city tour that has ignited widespread fan frenzy.

Massive police deployment targets Comando Vermelho leaders in Rio favela

Around 1,000 police officers from the Military and Civil Police forces of Rio de Janeiro were deployed on Thursday in the Complejo do Salgueiro favelas in São Gonçalo to chase leaders of the Comando Vermelho (CV), one of Brazil's largest and most influential criminal

British porn star to be deported from Bali after small fine

Police said, however, they found no evidence of adult material.

UN agency warns displaced Gazans face floods, as emergency supplies blocked

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of ​displaced Gazans face flooding of ​their tents and shelters by heavy rains, and materials for shelters ⁠and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organization for

Sudan’s RSF holds thousands hostage — and kills those who can’t pay

RSF fighters in El Fashir have rounded up civilians en masse, survivors told The Post, subjecting them to torture and extorting their families for cash.

Hightailing along high streets and raiding ponds: otters’ revival in Britain

Still rare only 20 years ago, the charismatic animals are in almost every UK river and a conservation success story On a quiet Friday evening, an otter and a fox trot through Lincoln city centre. The pair scurry past charity shops and through deserted streets, the encounter lit

Trump wants Bagram back. Satellite images show how the Taliban are using it.

Taliban propaganda has depicted a flurry of activity at former U.S. bases in Afghanistan. Aerial images show aircraft decoys and equipment scavenged for parts.

Cannes Critics’ Week Highlights 10 Filmmakers for Feature Development Program Next Step

Cannes Critics’ Week is highlighting 10 filmmakers – and their 10 projects – during the 12th edition of the Next Step workshop, which comes to a climax with an Industry Day in Paris where cineastes meet with French industry members. This prestigious initiative focuses on the

Swedish freshwater bacteria reveal lost genes and unexpected photosynthesis abilities

Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a small group of species, mostly studied for their roles in human health.

Global measures consistently underestimate food insecurity: 1 in 5 who suffer from hunger may go uncounted

International humanitarian aid organizations rely on analyses from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system, a global partnership that monitors and classifies the severity of food insecurity to help target assistance where and when it is most needed.

Plant hormone allows lifelong control of proteins in living animal for first time

Researchers have found a way to control protein levels inside different tissues of a whole, living animal for the first time. The method lets scientists dial protein levels up or down with great precision during the animal's entire life, a technological advance which can help

Hidden patterns of isolation and segregation found in all American cities

A comprehensive analysis of 383 U.S. cities reveals a striking pattern: most have rings of isolation in suburban areas and segregated pockets near the urban core, that are shaped by race, wealth, and proximity to downtown, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

Severe storms cause havoc in São Paulo

Millions were left without power, and air traffic around the airports of Congonhas and Guarulhos became chaotic after a massive blackout hit São Paulo for more than 24 hours following a severe extratropical cyclone that swept through the metropolitan area.

A Year in Reading: Restraint as Wisdom

We live in a culture built on ignoring limits—of land, of bodies, of attention—and these stories kept returning me to that truth.

China has a new 'condom tax'. Residents are worried about the health risks

Experts are concerned over potential increases in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to higher costs for contraceptives.

Kremlin suggests it may not like new Ukraine peace proposals after recent U.S.-Ukraine talks

MOSCOW, Dec 12 - Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said on Friday that Moscow has not seen revised U.S. proposals made after the most recent talks with ‍Ukraine, ​but that it may not like parts of ‍them.

EU’s 18th Sanctions Package Left Millions of Small Russian Investors with No Way Out

When the European Union introduced its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, most media attention focused on export controls and technology bans. Almost no one noticed a far more consequential development: millions of ordinary, non-sanctioned Russian investors were left

Thailand’s snap poll set to boost odds for PM Anutin, but risks loom

His Bhumjaithai party stands to gain, but a hung Parliament looms, analysts say.

Croatia purchases German-made Leopards after donating tanks to Ukraine

Croatia signed a €1.48 billion deal to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany, replacing eastern military equipment as part of a broader defence modernisation programme.

Japan picks ‘bear’ as kanji of 2025 amid surge in bear sightings, attacks

The choice was also influenced by heightened attention on another kind of bear: the giant panda.

Musk signals plan to launch IPO for SpaceX

Elon Musk has signaled plans to soon seek a public stock listing of SpaceX, confirming a report that links the strategic shift to a near-term need for more capital.

'Europe's unity is our strength,' European Investment Bank chief Calviño tells Euronews

European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that the EU should stick together after the US administration claimed the bloc was weak and in decline. She further argued that Europe must become stronger and simplify its economy.

Pricier than buses, cheaper than flights: How does Malaysia's JB-KL electric train compare to other options?

CNA’s Amir Yusof boarded the first northbound electric train from JB Sentral to Kuala Lumpur to find out.

A first look at Malaysia’s new electric train service between JB and KL

CNA’s Amir Yusof boarded the first northbound electric train from JB Sentral to Kuala Lumpur to see how it compares to other transport options.

Ancient undersea wall dating to 5,800 BC discovered off French coast

Divers have discovered a long-submerged wall some 7,000 years old under the sea off western France, scientists said Thursday.

'In her prime': Rare blooming of palm trees in Rio

An extraordinary botanical spectacle is drawing crowds in Rio de Janeiro: several talipot palm trees, planted more than six decades ago, are blooming for the first—and last—time in their lives.

Famed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami receives US award for bilateral ties

The 76-year-old Murakami lived in the United States in the early 1990s.

Podcast: Can Brussels and Washington's relationship be saved?

The European Commission’s fine on social media platform X and Donald Trump’s criticism of European leadership marked a tense week for the transatlantic partnership. Is the EU-US relationship under too much strain, and what lies ahead?

Turkey says no change in Russian S-400s amid U.S. talks on F-35s

ANKARA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Turkey and the United States are ​discussing the U.S. sanctions and obstacles ​to Ankara rejoining the F-35 jet programme but nothing has changed ⁠with respect to its possession of Russian S-400 air defences, the defence ministry said on Friday. The

Former Iraq president named UN refugee chief, document shows

GENEVA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - ​Iraq's former ​president Barham ⁠Salih has been chosen as the ​next high ‍commissioner for ​refugees for the United Nations, a letter ⁠showed on Friday. The letter signed by United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres ​and dated ⁠Dec. ⁠11 says Salih has

Continuous rain expected across multiple states in Malaysia

The country's meteorological department expects a monsoon surge from Dec 14 to 18.

Laughing about science more important than ever: Ig Nobel founder

With science increasingly coming under attack, using humor as a way to get people interested in scientific research is more important than ever, the founder of the satirical Ig Nobel prizes said.

Indonesia floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans

Indonesia's deadly flooding was an "extinction-level disturbance" for the world's rarest great ape, the tapanuli orangutan, causing catastrophic damage to its habitat and survival prospects, scientists warned on Friday.

A silent ocean pandemic is wiping out sea urchins worldwide

A sudden, unexplained mass die-off is decimating sea urchins around the world, including catastrophic losses in the Canary Islands. Key reef-grazing species are reaching historic lows, and their ability to reproduce has nearly halted in some regions. Scientists suspect a

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Nearly half of Latin America hit by informality, ILO warns

The International Labour Organization (ILO) warned Thursday that informality continues to affect almost one out of every two workers in Latin America and the Caribbean, reporting a regional average of 47% in 2025.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake causes small tsunami waves off northeastern Japan

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after a stronger quake in the same region.

Conservationists connect with chimps in a Ugandan rainforest as they seek a sense of communion

The man tracking chimpanzee movements in a rainforest is required to follow the primates wherever they go—except up in the trees.

Here's why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan

Localisation is the best bet car manufacturers can make to keep demand stable. South Korea, China, and the US already benefit from it. Is it time for Europe to do the same?

Russian marketplaces to benefit from new EAEU Customs Code

The Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan, is working on introducing a new Customs Code, which will largely benefit Russian marketplaces over platforms like Amazon or Temu.

Man in China jailed 4 years for poisoning and killing 9 pet dogs

The man, surnamed Zhang, had scattered toxic substances in a residential compound in Beijing.

About 200 West African soldiers in Benin for 'clean-up' after failed coup

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.