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Fake Toyota airbag recall notices circulating on WhatsApp, Hongkongers warned
Hong Kong residents have been warned about fake vehicle airbag safety recall messages circulating widely on WhatsApp, with the Chinese-language notices bearing the Transport Department’s name. A department spokesman said on Saturday that the case had been referred to police for follow-up action. It…
US flight chaos: Trump official seeks $50 billion for air traffic control
At least 7 killed, 80 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine; Zaporizhzhia among worst hit
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian attacks killed three people, including a child, and injured 62 others, including eight children, Governor Ivan Fedorov said.
What’s next for Ukraine-Russia peace talks as war approaches fifth year?
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law, brokered talks this week between delegations from Moscow and Kyiv
Hungarian authorities uncover $20m during probe of Orbán-era minister
Prime Minister Péter Magyar promised a sweeping anti-corruption drive after ousting Orbán in April.
Judo star Teddy Riner is taking on what may be his toughest battle in the French presidential race
Southeast Asian leaders will call for peaceful resolutions of conflicts. Trump will join final talks
Southeast Asian leaders will gather in the Philippine capital this weekend for the annual ASEAN summit that will focus on global conflicts
Pope's visit to hub of Afro-Peruvian community casts spotlight on African slave trade to Peru
Pope Leo XIV is putting the spotlight on Afro-Peruvians during a visit to a hub of their community
US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president says US envoys touted the exchange as part of efforts to end the war with Russia.
South Sudan postpones first-ever national elections until February
The vote, first expected in 2022, will now be held on February 11, according to the country's election commission.
US proposed Ukraine cedes Donbas in exchange for joining NATO, Zelensky says
President Zelensky said the US had proposed ceding Ukraine's eastern city of Donbas to Russia, in exchange for Ukrainian membership of NATO, following the latest round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi this week. He reiterated that Kyiv was not willing to retreat from its territory and warned that the…
Germany tests carbon-storing waste ash for roads and concrete
Washington court upholds $328,715 divorce payout from husband's 401(k) despite tax concerns
In a landmark ruling, a Washington court awarded a woman $328,715.53 from her husband's retirement funds. She raised concerns over tax consequences and financial liquidity, but the court upheld the arrangement, taking into account their financial situation and the duration of their marriage…
No Indians onboard in carrier involved in Mississippi mishap
Not enough people with disabilities employed in Ireland, Minister says
Dara Calleary has dropped the minimum number of required employment hours from 15 to eight
France's school principals say threats and violence have become unbearable
Headteachers gathered across France this Friday, to demonstrate their frustration after nearly two months of student protests that have blockaded high schools. Many of the teachers support the students, but say they feel exhausted and isolated as the violence has surged. They are calling the…
France protests for fifth Saturday against living costs and heavy-handed policing
Different causes are set to come together for one march in Paris this Saturday. Campaign groups, students and Yellow Vest protesters are due to join forces in the capital, bringing together demands on wages, education and civil liberties. But after weeks of demonstrations, union leaders warn that…
US nationwide flight ground stop: "Our routers got overloaded with data"
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop. More than 8,200 flights, or over 31% of those scheduled in the United States, were canceled. The ground stop lasted nearly five hours and was the longest in the country since September 11, 2001. Officials blamed…
Canada, US make progress on trade deal as Mark Carney pursues new Asian markets
Sabalenka crashes out of season-ending WTA Finals after losing to Svitolina
World number two Sabalenka's season came to a disappointing end after she failed to reach the WTA Finals semifinals.
How Chinese custom ‘chong xi,’ or ‘clashing with joy,’ can counteract misfortune
In ancient China, when a man became seriously ill, his family might arrange a wedding for him in an attempt to drive away the disease. The custom is called chong xi, literally translated as “clashing with joy”. Its rationale is that a happy event could lift one’s spirits and thereby dispel illness…
Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Is Testing the Country’s National Identity
Long-held beliefs in Venezuela about sovereign control over oil are fraying as the U.S. lays claim to the country’s oil reserves.
Wearing briefs boosts erectile dysfunction risk, 26,000-man study in China finds
From A-list underwear campaigns to everyday wardrobe staples, tight briefs are often hailed as the ultimate symbol of masculine appeal. However, a major new study out of China suggests that choosing tight underwear over classic boxer shorts could lead to higher rates of erectile dysfunction…
Middle East monarchies brace for Trump corruption scrutiny after blue wave
Persian Gulf governments fear fallout as Democrats prepare to investigate the Trump family and follow the money, officials say.
S’pore authorises first carbon credit project in Rwanda
Singapore and Bangladesh also inked a pact at COP31 to explore carbon trading in the future.
DJ Lewis, the French DJ making waves from Drake to Mylène Farmer
The young French producer has been riding a wave of success since collaborating with Canadian rap superstar Drake. He also achieved a lifelong dream by working with Mylène Farmer, who released a new album, 'Egrégore,' on October 30.
How Trump might be tempted to orchestrate an 'end to the Korean War'
Netanyahu may fall, but his far-right legacy in Israel is going nowhere
Israel’s far-right is accused of embedding a hardline agenda so deeply that reversing it may prove almost impossible.
U.S. Air Force captain arrested in Okinawa for alleged drunk driving
The arrest comes just a week after Tokyo and Washington agreed to measures aimed at preventing crimes by U.S. service members.