Driver nabbed for allegedly ramming motorcyclist following viral video of brawl in Johor Bahru
The case is being investigated under attempted murder, among other offences.
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Argentine gas brings relief to electricity generation in Uruguay
Uruguay's state-owned electricity company UTE (technically the Administración Nacional de Usinas y Transmisiones Eléctricas) announced this week that importing gas from neighboring Argentina has resulted in savings of around US$3 million in the first seven days.
Discovery turns household plastic recycling into anti-cancer medication
A discovery led by the University of St Andrews has found a way to turn ordinary household plastic waste into the building block for anti-cancer drugs.
Bulgarian protests continue, citizens demand end to corruption and fair judiciary
Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation.
Sand seas add grit to China-Mongolia relations
Dust storms regularly affect northern China, including its capital Beijing. In recent years, Chinese scientists and officials have traced the source of the dust storms to its neighbor Mongolia. Much of the dust over Beijing in the spring of 2023, for example, originated from
Paraguay's guaraní is most stable currency in the region, Bloomberg finds
Paraguay's guaraní (PY₲) has been highlighted as the most stable and highest-performing currency in Latin America for 2025. In a report published this week by the specialized outlet Bloomberg Línea, the Paraguayan currency has appreciated over 17% against the US dollar this
Myanmar arrests hundreds under new election law ahead of December vote
A monitoring group said the legislation is being used to block criticism of the regime and prevent scrutiny.
Stephen Colbert Takes Aim at ‘Jag Bag’ Donald Trump in Animated Christmas Video
The holiday-themed clip, narrated by Nick Offerman, sees the president bulldozing Santa's workshop to build a ballroom
Argentina: National Bioethics Commission created
The Argentine government has officially established the National Bioethics Commission through Decree 893/2025. Operating under the Ministry of Health, this new body will serve as the country's sole regulatory authority on health-related ethical evaluations and scientific
Border casinos caught in Thailand-Cambodia crossfire
Criminals have used casinos to carry out sophisticated cyberscams across South-east Asia.
China, US seek Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ahead of Asean meeting
Thailand and Cambodia accuse each other of moves that led to the breakdown of a July truce.
Health alerts issued in Chile and Bolivia following superflu detections
Health authorities in Chile and Bolivia have activated emergency epidemiological protocols following the confirmed arrival of a new, highly transmissible variant of Influenza A (H3N2), known as the K subclade (also referred to as "supereflu").
Peru purchasing South Korean tanks in major defense deal
Peru has signed a strategic framework agreement with South Korean defense firm Hyundai Rotem to purchase 54 K2 Black Panther battle tanks and 141 K808 armored personnel carriers, signaling a total modernization of the South American country's capabilities in this regard.
Kali Uchis Releases Leaked Fan Favorite ‘Muévelo’
The song is a demo from the singer's 2024 album Orquídeas that has been shared across social media
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' - An epic but tiresome rehash
Once again, the visual mastery of the Avatar franchise is undermined by an afterthought of a screenplay that this time boils down to: “Let’s fecklessly rehash the previous film but instead of focusing on water, let’s give fire some screen time. Oh, and a sky beam. Let's add a
Week in wildlife: honeymooning owls, an otter on the razz and a magical frog
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Putin answers Russia’s questions in marathon call-in show as war rages on
The annual event gives ordinary Russians a chance to question their leader, with queries expected on an end to the Ukraine war and boosting the economy.
US suspends green card lottery scheme after Brown shooting
The suspect in the university shooting and the murder of an MIT professor entered the US via the scheme.
Russian bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, wounding 35 and intensifying frontline battles
Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks.
Tearful Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Viewers for Getting Him Through a ‘Hard Year’
"I know there are a lot harder jobs, but this is not an easy job to do," the late-night host acknowledged
Africa: Africa's Migrant Workers Still Trapped in Exploitation, ITUC Warns
[Vanguard] Africa's migrant workers continue to face widespread exploitation, abuse and insecurity despite the existence of regional and global protection frameworks, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has warned.
Key witness in massive Philippine corruption scandal found dead after falling off cliff
Former undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral had been expected to link powerful politicians to the scam.
EU leaders agree on €90 billion support package for Ukraine at Brussels summit
Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision.
Government borrowing higher than expected in November
Borrowing - the difference between public spending and tax income - was £11.7bn last month.
Arsonists target Bangladesh newspapers after student leader’s death
Several buildings were set on fire and vandalised, according to the authorities.
K-beauty’s next chapter centres on ‘whole self’ wellness, according to Olive Young report
Functional drinks, gummies and snack-style supplements are gaining traction.
Indonesia government plans daily living allowance, compensation for families hit by Sumatra floods
Indonesia Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf said that the government is mulling a daily living allowance scheme of 10,000 rupiah (US$0.60) for each displaced victim.
Africa: Africa Calls for Equitable Access to Long-Acting HIV Innovations At UNAIDS Meeting in Brazil
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African countries have renewed calls for equitable, affordable, and timely access to long-acting HIV prevention and treatment innovations, warning that scientific breakthroughs alone will not end the epidemic without deliberate action to close access and
Africa: India Sees Africa As Strategic Partner in Shaping Global Future, Says Envoy to Kenya Adarsh Swaika
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- India sees Africa not just as a source of opportunity, but also as a strategic partner in shaping the world's future, India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, said on Thursday.
Europe Today: A dramatic end to the EU summit on Ukraine and Mercosur
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
S’pore-registered car crashes into several houses in JB; driver taken to hospital
The 32-year-old Singaporean driver suffered minor injuries.
Earth may have been ravaged by “invisible” explosions from space
Cosmic “touchdown airbursts” — explosions of comets or asteroids above Earth’s surface — may be far more common and destructive than previously thought, according to new research. Unlike crater-forming impacts, these events unleash extreme heat and pressure without leaving
Japan reaffirms no-nukes pledge after senior official suggests acquiring weapons
The unnamed security official said Japan needed nuclear weapons amid a worsening security environment.
Tears at tribute to firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze
The firefighter, 37, was posthumously awarded the honorary title of Senior Fireman.
A 45% school bus fare hike is too much, says dad
Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter's bus journeys.
South Korean rail workers plan to go on strike from Dec 23
A union claimed the Ministry of Economy and Finance was trying to discard changes to a bonus system.
Australian teen wounded while shielding children during Bondi attack says she is not a hero
By Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - As two gunmen opened fire on hundreds celebrating Hanukkah on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, 14-year-old Chaya Dadon’s mind was clear. Across from where she had taken cover from the gunshots under a bench, Dadon saw two children stranded
Eating full-fat cheese and cream linked to lower dementia risk, Swedish study finds
Participants in the study who ate at least two slices of high-fat cheese a day had a 13 per cent lower risk of developing dementia, and a 29 per cent lower risk of vascular dementia.
UK’s largest proposed datacentre ‘understating planned water use’
Analysis suggests consumption at Northumberland site could be 50 times higher than US operator QTS estimates The UK’s largest proposed datacentre is understating the scale of its planned water use, according to an analysis. The first phase of construction for the hyperscale
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AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor
Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.
What is so unusual about UK job postings since the pandemic?
January is a popular time for career moves, but those searching for a job in the UK may find it trickier that their peers elsewhere in Europe.
Gravitational waves may reveal hidden dark matter around black holes
Gravitational waves from black holes may soon reveal where dark matter is hiding. A new model shows how dark matter surrounding massive black holes leaves detectable fingerprints in the waves recorded by future space observatories.
Schoolgirl, 14, wounded while shielding children during Bondi attack, says she is not a hero
Chaya Dadon spent four days at the Sydney Children’s Hospital before returning home on Dec 18.
China Vanke default watch is Xi’s moment to let markets lead
As 2025 ends and 2026 approaches, Fitch Ratings is reminding China investors why it may be time to fasten those seatbelts. On Wednesday (December 17), Fitch downgraded troubled homebuilder China Vanke Co to “C” status from “CCC-” at a moment of maximum suspense for the last