Several Malaysian politicians involved in South Korean cult, says minister
For now, the organisation's activities do not appear to be a threat to national security.
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House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton, Andrew and others from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
Democrat lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee investigating the crimes of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released dozens of photos on Friday revealing his connection with figures including prominent lawmakers and entrepreneurs.
Christmas gifts wrapped and sent out for children
More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.
'We welcome Jewish Syrians to their country again': Syrian-American Jews register first Jewish NGO in Syria to restore heritage
For the first time, a Jewish organization has been officially registered in Syria, which the foreign minister called 'a step for us to tell the world that Syria has room for everyone.' As the minority has almost entirely left and synagogues are derelict, the diaspora remains
US seeks to broaden Vietnam defence ties as trade talks drag on
Vietnam’s leaders have repeatedly signalled plans to buy more big-ticket American items.
Iran detains 18 crew members of foreign tanker seized in Gulf of Oman
Dec 13 - Iranian authorities detained 18 crew members of a foreign tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman on Friday that they said was carrying 6 million litres of smuggled fuel, Iranian media reported on Saturday, citing the Hormozgan province judiciary.
Myanmar junta denies killing civilians in hospital strike
A military jet bombed the general hospital of Mrauk-U in western Rakhine state on Dec 10.
Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to renew their ceasefire but fighting continues
Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore peace and end hostilities after clashes flared up again this week, renewing their decades-old border disputes. Bangkok however stressed that it will continue to fight until Phnom Penh no longer poses a threat to its
Muhyiddin denies Mahathir’s claims of stolen party funds
Muhyiddin said that Mahathir’s allegations were likely made because he had received inaccurate information.
On point: Berlin State Ballet and American Ballet Theatre stars sparkle at Kazakh Freedom Festival
Berlin State Ballet and American Ballet Theatre stars led the IV Freedom Festival with "Paquita" staged by Altynai Asylmuratova in Kazakhstan, while the Berlin Ballet Company’s contemporary program explored the future of ballet.
Nvidia’s CEO is named Financial Times’ 2025 Person of the Year. Who is Jensen Huang?
AI leaders and executives have dominated lists for most influential people of 2025. The latest, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, was named Person of the Year by the Financial Times.
Polar bears may be adapting to survive warmer climates thanks to their ‘jumping genes’
Polar bears face “total extinction” by the end of this century, but scientists have found a small beacon of “hope”.
New single-dose gonorrhoea drug could be breakthrough for antibiotic-resistant infections
A new single-dose treatment for gonorrhoea, expected to be approved in the coming days, could be the key to tackling the infection amid rising antibiotic resistance.
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea
Manila said nearly two dozen Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal were targeted with water cannon and blocking manoeuvres.
Myanmar military acknowledges airstrike on hospital, claims armed opposition groups used it as base
More than 30 people, including patients, medical workers and children, were reportedly killed and about 80 others injured in the military airstrike on the general hospital in the western state of Rakhine.
Philippines says fishermen hurt and boats damaged by China in South China Sea
China’s coast guard said it had driven away multiple Philippine vessels and taken “control measures”.
China to boost exports, imports in 2026, seeking 'sustainable' trade, official says
Beijing's trillion-dollar trade surplus is stirring tensions with its trade partners and drawing criticism from observers who say its production-focused economic growth model is unsustainable.
European banks' best year on record: What's the outlook for 2026?
European bank stocks posted their strongest year on record in 2025, fuelled by resilient growth, high margins, and capital returns. Looking to 2026, the focus is now shifting to earnings growth, efficiency gains, and sustained shareholder payouts.
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Budget airlines rarely offer their lowest advertised cabin bag fees, consumer watchdog says
Major UK consumer watchdog Which? has slammed European budget airlines for almost never actually offering cabin bag fares as low as advertised.
By locking in Russian assets for good, the EU is finally playing hardball
In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine.
How the European Parliament could still derail the EU-Mercosur deal
Three votes in the European Parliament could derail the largest free trade area ever struck by the European Union – or at least significantly change it.
Pablo Larraín, Palestine and Germany Set the Tone at Kerala Film Festival’s Politically Charged Opening Night
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala opened Friday in Thiruvananthapuram, India, with a politically charged and internationally focused ceremony led by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín, the ambassadors of Palestine and Germany, and Canadian director Kelly
Underground infiltration: Tunnel for smuggling migrants from Belarus into Poland discovered
More than 180 foreigners have illegally entered Poland through a tunnel under the border with Belarus. Most of the migrants have already been detained, the search for the others is still ongoing.
Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks
Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.
Jane Fonda Spoofs Nicole Kidman’s Beloved AMC Theatres Ad With Warner Bros. Twist: “Somehow Mergers Feel Good in a Place Like This”
Fonda recently shared her opinion on Netflix‘s $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., calling the deal “an alarming escalation of the consolidation that threatens the entire entertainment industry.”
East Java boarding school head gets 20 years’ jail, chemical castration for sexual abuse
Despite being in effect in Indonesia for nearly a decade, chemical castration remains a rare sentence.
China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial amid Japan tensions
China consistently reminds its people of the 1937 massacre, in which it says Japanese troops killed 300,000 people in what was then its capital.
Walz addresses fraud scandal: Minnesota's 'generosity has been taken advantage of'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) addressed his state's growing fraud scandal on Friday, telling residents that the North Star State's "generosity has been taken advantage of." The scandal erupted after more than 50 people were convicted in connection with the theft of hundreds of
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Supporters say security forces seized the activist in Mashhad as she spoke unveiled at a service for a lawyer found dead. The Nobel Committee said it was 'deeply concerned,' as doctors warn a return to prison could endanger her health
Zubeen Garg’s death: S’pore festival organiser among 4 charged with murder by Indian investigators
The 3,500-page charge sheet names a total of seven suspects.
Zubeen Garg tragedy: S’pore festival organiser among 4 charged with murder by Indian investigators
The 3,500-page charge sheet names a total of seven suspects.
Six injured as house explodes in California
A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.
North Korea acknowledges its troops cleared mines for Russia
Pyongyang has reportedly sent thousands of troops to fight for Moscow as it presses ahead with its nearly four-year invasion of Ukraine.
Maduro dances, sings to 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' at rally as Trump escalates
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday danced to Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" while urging attendees at a rally to be ready in case of an American attack amid rising tensions between his country and the Trump administration. He urged supporters to be
Thailand vows continued military action against Cambodia, despite Trump's ceasefire claim
"Thailand will continue to perform military actions until we feel no more harm and threats to our land and people," Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday (Dec 13).
China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial despite Japan tensions
President Xi Jinping did not make an appearance at the memorial, which he last attended in 2017.
Watch a Moth Drink Moose Tears
Researchers recorded the nocturnal insects sipping from the massive mammal’s ducts for the first time The post Watch a Moth Drink Moose Tears appeared first on Nautilus .
LaKeith Stanfield Replaces Jonathan Majors as Dennis Rodman in ’48 Hours in Vegas’
Stanfield will portray the Chicago Bulls forward in Rick Famuyiwa's forthcoming feature centered around Rodman's trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals.
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico in first poll post-announcement
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, leads the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate according to a new poll, with 51% of likely voters indicating support for her, while State Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, has 43% support.
LaKeith Stanfield to Star in Dennis Rodman ’48 Hours in Vegas’ Movie
LaKeith Stanfield is set to play NBA legend Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s “48 Hours in Vegas,” taking over the role after Jonathan Majors was dropped from the film following his 2023 assault conviction. The upcoming comedy is “inspired by the untold story of Dennis Rodman’s
From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Hermon’s: A Sophisticated Bistro Rises in Northeast L.A. After Plans for a Malibu Restaurant Go Up in Smoke
Last year, the Last Word hospitality team was all set to open Chez Renée in the Malibu spot that formerly housed La La Cabana and Giorgio’s. But fate had other ideas, and the historic former sheriff’s station on Pacific Coast Highway burned in the Palisades-Malibu fire in
Harris, Martin talk affordability at DNC meeting: 'S--- is too expensive'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin on Friday critiqued the Trump administration's handling on rising costs and affordability, with the DNC chair candidly acknowledging that "s--- is too expensive." The two spoke at the
Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty
The cables will lower internet prices for consumers and support economic growth.
Google Removes AI Videos of Disney Characters After Cease and Desist Letter
Google has removed dozens of AI-generated videos that depicted Disney-owned characters after receiving a cease and desist letter from the studio on Wednesday. Disney flagged the YouTube links to the videos in its letter, and demanded that Google remove them immediately. The AI
Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.
Hailee Steinfeld Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Husband Josh Allen
Steinfeld announced the news in her Substack newsletter with a home video