English kindergartens in South Korea face ban on entrance exams

The legislative push follows public backlash against private English academies that administered entrance assessments to children below school age.

South Korea’s Lee calls for probe into links between religious group and politics

Some politicians have said that Lee's comments appeared to be directed at the Unification Church.

South Korea's Lee calls for probe into links between religious group and politics

SEOUL, Dec 10 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for an investigation into the suspected illegal links between a religious group and politicians, Lee's office said on ‍Wednesday.

Australian mum of late teen says social media ban ‘bittersweet’

Her son took his life after being bullied online and seeing posts that fuelled an eating disorder.

‘Even the animals seem confused’: a retreating Kashmir glacier is creating an entire new world in its wake

Kolahoi is one of many glaciers whose decline is disrupting whole ecosystems – water, wildlife and human life that it has supported for centuries From the slopes above Pahalgam, the Kolahoi glacier is visible as a thinning, rumpled ribbon of ice stretching across the western

Sanders concerned ACA subsidies will not be extended before New Year: 'It's a tragedy'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) expressed concern that Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies will not be extended before the end of this year. “It’s a tragedy,” Sanders told host Kaitlan Collins on CNN’s “The Source.” The Vermont progressive added that Americans “are not prepared”

US National Retreat Strategy leaves Asia to manage consequences

The Donald Trump administration’s much-awaited National Security Strategy (NSS) landed last week with an audible thud. The somewhat truncated document is an odd combination of social media-style triumphalism and an effort to lay a strategic veneer on the administration’s often

Cambodia orders withdrawal of athletes from SEA Games in Thailand over safety fears

The 137-member Cambodian sports delegation had attended the Games' opening ceremony a day ago.

Strong tremors, tsunami warnings remind residents of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Nearly 20,000 people died in the 2011 disaster, when a 9-magnitude tremor struck under the ocean.

Cambodia pulls out of 33rd SEA Games amid border conflict with Thailand, citing safety reasons

"This decision was not made lightly," says the secretary-general of the committee of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia.

Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83

His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

Chaos in Brazil Congress during push to cut Bolsonaro's sentence

Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president's jail term.

Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy

Deep in the Abu Dhabi desert, a vast AI campus a quarter the size of Paris is starting to emerge, the oil-rich UAE's boldest bet yet on technology it hopes will help transform its economy. Towering cranes clank as long, low buildings take shape below, the eventual home of data

‘The Elysian Field,’ ‘If on a Winter’s Night’ Among Kerala Festival’s International Competition Lineup

The International Film Festival of Kerala has unveiled a 14-title international competition lineup that stretches from India’s Khasi Hills to Latin America, East Asia and the Middle East, anchoring the 30th edition of the festival in Thiruvananthapuram from Dec. 12–19.

US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How does it work?

Companies that breach the law face fines of up to A$49.5 million.

Trump says he will call Thailand, Cambodia to stop renewed conflict

US has called on both sides to immediately end hostilities.

Democrat flips Georgia state House seat in district Trump won

Democrats on Tuesday flipped a state House seat in a red-leaning district in Georgia, delivering the party another notable win heading into next year's midterms. Democrat Eric Gisler was projected to defeat Republican Mack Guest IV in the special election in Georgia's House

World watches first teen social media ban start in Australia

Policymakers in Indonesia, Denmark, Brazil and other nations are moving to rein in Big Tech.

Trump touts upbeat message on economy as Americans feel the pinch

The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

House panel advances mammoth annual defense policy bill

The House Rules Committee on Tuesday evening advanced a sweeping bipartisan defense policy bill following months of work by the House and Senate Armed Services committees, clearing a key procedural hurdle and sending it to the floor for consideration. The panel advanced the

The Forge—Tips for beginner miners, crafting recipes, and picking your next equipment upgrades

Because pickaxe upgrades get pricey, and some recipes call for a calculator.

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert

The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.

What your Hogwarts house reveals about your inner entrepreneur

A new study led by the UvA suggests that even a fictional personality system, the Hogwarts houses from Harry Potter, can reveal meaningful patterns in real-world entrepreneurial mindsets.

How Monogamous Are Humans Actually?

How we rank among species on fidelity to a single partner may have shaped our evolution The post How Monogamous Are Humans Actually? appeared first on Nautilus .

ADB approves US$400 million loan to make it easier to do business in the Philippines

Beshear: Kentucky State University incident 'not a mass shooting or a random incident'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) and local authorities said Tuesday that the shooting at Kentucky State University (KSU) was an isolated incident. Earlier in the afternoon, two individuals, both KSU students, were shot on the school’s campus, located in the state capital of

Disinformation spreads on social media after Japan quake

Fake videos believed to have been created using generative AI are also going viral.

House GOP leaders to pitch health care options for vote next week

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) said Republican leaders will present their health care proposals to the full House GOP conference on Wednesday to find out which items have consensus for votes in the House next week. The development comes after a meeting with a “good

The price of belonging is inconvenience. Are we still willing to pay it?

"Inconvenience is the cost of community" has become somewhat of a social media mantra for people looking to rediscover what belonging and community actually require.

Fossil science owes a debt to indigenous knowledge: Lesotho missionary's notes tell the story

For over a century, the scientific literature has credited western missionaries with "discovering" fossils in Lesotho, the small, mountainous country surrounded by South Africa.

Lecture-based courses don't work for older adults, researchers warn

Learning later in life isn't just possible, it is important for good quality of life. It can boost memory, emotional well-being, and even a sense of purpose. A new study shows that older adults learn best when they're taught the same way that is best for younger people, with

Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

SYDNEY, Dec 10 - The regulator overseeing Australia's world-first teenage social media ban rejected the \"technological exceptionalism\" championed by mostly U.S.-based platforms and said a groundswell of American parents wanted similar measures.

Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts, dozens of homes buried by rain lahar, hundreds flee to hills

The volcano has been active recently, having previously erupted on Nov 19 and Dec 5.

North Korea fires artillery salvo as Pyongyang kicks off key party meeting

Indonesia welcomes Rio, first panda born in country

Reproducing giant pandas is considered one of the greatest challenges in wildlife conservation.

Australian billionaire Rinehart denied rooftop helipad for new headquarters

The helipad could limit future high-rise development and raise noise issues for nearby residents.

Australia says it will meet ‘challenges’ of AUKUS nuclear submarine timeline

A Pentagon review found areas to ‍put the deal on the “strongest possible footing”, a US official said.

Australia says it will meet 'challenges' of AUKUS nuclear submarine timeline

SYDNEY, Dec 10 - Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia was \"very self-critical\" as it looked to address challenges, including skilling its workforce, for the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme, ahead of AUKUS defence ministers ‍meeting ​in Washington.

Trump rails against Omar, migration from 'hellholes' like Somalia

President Trump on Tuesday went on a tirade against Somalian migrants and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) during a rally that was billed as focused on lowering costs for Americans. Trump went on multiple tangents during the roughly 90-minute speech about Omar and stopping the flow of

Northern lights may be visible from these states Tuesday

Those who missed the stunning northern lights display in November may have another chance at witnessing the celestial phenomenon Tuesday night, depending on where they live.

Hangout Festival, Which Rebranded With Morgan Wallen This Year, Won’t Return In 2026

Gulf Shores, Alabama's Hangout Festival had a rebrand this year, becoming Sand In My Boots , curated by Morgan Wallen. According to People , the event won't be returning in 2026. The mayor of Gulf Shores said it was due to a lack of available artists and the end of the city's

Trump pushes back on affordability criticisms in fiery Pennsylvania speech

President Trump on Tuesday hit the road to make the case that his policies have helped Americans financially and boosted the economy as polling and recent election results have spelled out warning signs for Republicans. Trump delivered remarks from a Mount Pocono, Pa. casino

Zelensky says he's ready for elections after Trump says it is time

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday he is ready for elections, after President Trump remarked his country should hold them. “Since this question is raised today by the president of the United States of America, our partners, I will answer very briefly. Look, I

Steam's latest cozy game has a fascinating backstory: Not only is it a PS1 game that predates the 'cozy' era, but it's only officially available in English thanks to fan translators

Milano's Odd Job Collection is out on Steam today.

‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,’ ‘Ghost of Yōtei’ and ‘Split Fiction’ Among Best Game Contenders in 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlist

“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” “Ghost of Yōtei” and “Split Fiction” are among the ten titles contending for Best Game among the 64 games listed in the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlist. The list is comprised of titles across seventeen different categories, selected from

A water-energy-food nexus framework for sustainable agriculture in water-stressed regions

A comprehensive systems analysis reveals that Pakistan's agricultural sector is on an unsustainable trajectory. Current input-intensive practices cannot meet future food security needs without increasing ecological stress. A new study published in Agricultural Systems presents