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North Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers, accuses Seoul of conspiracy

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rejected South Korean findings that North Korea planted the land mines that injured three South Korean soldiers last week

Romanian lawmakers set to vote on new center-right Cabinet as political crisis drags on

Romanian lawmakers are set to vote on a new center-right Cabinet proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan

UK man arrested 12 times for blocking same road; known as the 'Silent Man'

Live: Several people killed as Russia launches new round of strikes on Kyiv

At least three people, including a child, have died after Russia launched another round of strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding regions overnight to Wednesday, officials said. Several people were also wounded in the attacks. In Poland, two airports, in Lublin and Rzeszow, were briefly shut over “military aviation activity” during Russian attacks on Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for all the latest up...

New York landowner sues village over 50-foot strip that left his 50 acres landlocked and worthless

Swedish flea-market Buddha bought for SEK 20 sells for SEK 2.44M after 40 years

A small Buddha statue purchased for over SEK 20 at a Uppsala flea market turned out to be a rare artifact from the Ming dynasty's Yongle period. After resting in obscurity for years, it astonishingly sold for SEK 2,437,500 at auction. This remarkable sale captivated attention worldwide, showcasing the valuable insights into art history that can emerge from seemingly insignificant finds.

What does it mean to be an 'associate member' of the EU?

Ursula von der Leyen proposed an ‘Alliance for the Future’ that could make Canada the EU's first ‘associate member’. But what is an ‘associate member ’, and what does this alliance mean for the EU and Canada? Watch the video!

Trump’s tariffs loom over talks as G20 meets in US

Trade ministers of the Group of 20 are meeting in Milwaukee for two days of talks on Wednesday, but US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to hang heavy over the talks. "Don't expect any breakthroughs," an analyst watching the event said.

G20 meets in US as Trump’s tariffs loom over talks

Trade ministers of the Group of 20 are meeting in Milwaukee for two days of talks on Wednesday, but US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to hang heavy over the talks. "Don't expect any breakthroughs," an analyst watching the event said.

G20 trade officials meet under shadow of tariffs, overcapacity

G20 trade ministers are set to open talks Wednesday in the United States, in meetings strained by President Donald Trump's tariffs as Washington targets partners regarding forced labor and overcapacity.

Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells

Indonesia’s prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through briberyFive Indonesian prison officials have been suspended after investigators found an apartment-style compound complete with airconditioners, big-screen televisions and expensive cars allegedly used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta.“We found strong indications that certain pr...

North Korea slams South's claim it was behind DMZ mine blasts, calling it a 'farce'

North Korea in recent years has added mines, anti-tank barriers and other front-line fortifications, raising concerns in the South about the growing presence of North Korean soldiers near the border.

NSW man accused of murdering neighbour – and then murdering his relative two weeks later

Police allege Nicholas Scott killed 79-year-old then ‘set upon’ 59-year-old relative who arrived at Gurranang to sort out estateFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man accused of murdering two members of a family on the same property a fortnight apart has faced court.The body of a 59-year-old man was found by police on ...

Luxury compound uncovered inside Indonesian prison

Five prison officials have been suspended after an inspection uncovered an apartment-style compound with luxury amenities allegedly being used by inmates at a prison near Jakarta.

US social media users urge Koreans to unmask Cornell sexual assault suspect Winston Lee

The sprawling online hunt for information about Winston Lee, a Korean student who is among seven defendants in a Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit, is increasingly crossing borders, with English-speaking social media users calling on their Korean counterparts to help uncover more information about him. As the “Cornell 7” case continues to draw intense attention across the United States, Le...

Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%

Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary's 'State of the Force' address in Virginia.

Australia news live: five-year-old seriously injured after being struck by ebike rider in Sydney

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWho is potential Greens deputy leader candidate Steph Hodgins-May?So who is the first-term senator expected to announce a leadership ticket tilt with David Shoebridge?Get your dirty hands off our kids, that is our message to the fossil fuel industry, who have no place in early-learning centres, in schools, or in ...

Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza

Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.

‘Europe is ending its addiction to a toxic, costly drug’: Heat pump sales soar as electricity taxes fall

Heat pump sales plummeted in 2024 – but now they’re on the rise again. Here’s why.

'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner

"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.

Majorca vs Menorca vs Ibiza: Which of Spain’s Balearic Islands should you visit?

They may be part of the same archipelago, but Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza each have their own distinct character. Here’s what to know before booking.

Albanian PM says fate of Kushner-linked luxury project will be decided by 'science', not 'ideology'

Albania has previously promised that the €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards.

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Diesel taxes in Europe: Which countries charge the most?

Diesel has overtaken petrol as Europe's most expensive fuel, at a record €2.226 per litre. Yet EU governments still tax it about 12 cents less than petrol.

Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive

Exclusive: Culture secretary says UK will crack down further and be ‘pioneer of tech as a force for good’Lisa Nandy has warned technology firms that the government’s online safety crackdown is not finished, saying that banning under-16s from social media platforms is only a “staging post”.Earlier this year the government announced that teenagers under the age of 16 would be banned from accessing “...