MPs launch student loans inquiry amid ‘perfect storm’ for young people in UK
Photograph: Chris Ison/PA MPs launch student loans inquiry amid ‘perfect storm’ for young people in UK Influential Treasury committee chair Meg Hillier says review follows growing concern over graduate debt UK firms struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures,...
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations 1 hour ago Share Save Nardine Saad Los Angeles Share Save Getty Images The head chef of Noma, one of the highest-rated restaurants in the world, has resigned amid allegations of...
Industry ministry to double budget to support SMEs affected by foreign import barriers | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- The government will double its budget this year to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in responding to foreign trade regulations, officials said Thursday, in line with the strengthening trade barriers among major economies....
S. Korea posts fiscal surplus of 11.3 tln won in Jan. on increased tax revenue | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted a fiscal surplus of more than 11 trillion won (US$7.43 billion) in January due to increased tax revenue despite more expenditures compared with a year ago, the budget...
Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters
Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters 1 hour ago Share Save Helen Livingstone Share Save ABC Sunshine Coast: Jessica Ross The bodies of the Chinese tourists were found in their car in floodwaters near Kilkivan The bodies...
Quit fossil fuels to stem deadly floods in Brazil’s coffee heartland, say scientists
The aftermath of a landslide in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, which has experienced its wettest February on record. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters View image in fullscreen The aftermath of a landslide in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, which has experienced its wettest...
A young girl is knocked over at Tokyo crossing – what’s behind Japan’s ‘bumping’ trend?
0:31 Warning issued to tourists in Japan after 'bumping' video goes viral – video A young girl is knocked over at Tokyo crossing – what’s behind Japan’s ‘bumping’ trend? Viral video of girl being shoved by fellow pedestrian has reignited...
Bam Adebayo's 83-point night was one to remember. But not everyone was pleased
But not everyone was pleased March 12, 2026 1:48 AM ET By The Associated Press Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) is congratulated by forward Keshad Johnson (16) after reaching 83 points, the second-highest single game total in NBA history,...
Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap
Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap Just now Share Save Jonny Manning North East and Cumbria Share Save National Trust The family of beavers was captured so it could be microchipped and monitored A greedy beaver's sweet tooth led...
Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war – with no end in sight
The South Asian country has deployed the military to major oil depots and police around fuel stations. Photograph: Mahmud Hossain Opu/AP Analysis Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war – with no end in sight Callum Jones...
Trump says Democrats must cheat to win. What do his supporters think?
March 12, 2026 12:02 AM ET Frank Langfitt How Pennsylvania voters feel about Trump's claims of election fraud Listen · 4:58 4:58 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed < iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5745129/nx-s1-9682517" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">...
S. Korea aims to actively consult with U.S. as Washington opens new trade probe | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will "actively consult with" the United States to ensure that it does not receive unfair treatment, as Washington opened new trade investigations into Seoul and 15 other economies over...
Taihan Cable begins construction of 2nd Vietnam plant for extra-high-voltage products | Yonhap News Agency
Taihan Vina will invest 75 billion won (US$50.6 million) to build a plant capable of producing 400-kilovolt extra-high-voltage cables next to its existing facility at the Long Thanh Industrial Complex, the company said in a press release. The new plant...
Nearly 4,000 vehicles shipped from S. Korea to Russia over 3 yrs despite sanctions: customs agency | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 4,000 vehicles worth a combined 179.6 billion won (US$121.2 million), mostly luxury models, were illegally exported to Russia from South Korea over the past three years despite automotive sanctions, authorities here said Wednesday....
Judicial reform laws take effect allowing constitutional appeals, punishment for 'legal distortion' | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- A set of judicial reform laws were officially proclaimed Thursday, allowing constitutional appeals of Supreme Court rulings, punishment for judges who intentionally distort legal principles and an expansion of the top...
Korean won falls against dollar amid rising oil prices as Middle East crisis drags on | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell against the U.S. dollar Thursday as global oil prices climbed amid concerns about supply disruptions stemming from heightened tensions in the Middle East. Korea, China, Japan, 13 other economies:...
(WBC) Veteran pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin hoping for deep run in knockout round | Yonhap News Agency
OK MIAMI, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Veteran South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin hasn't pitched in the United States since he left the majors following the 2023 season, and now he will get to reacquaint himself with American surroundings this week,...
(2nd LD) U.S. launches Section 301 trade investigation into S. Korea, China, Japan, 13 other economies: USTR | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump's administration opened a trade inquiry into South Korea, China, Japan and 13 other economies to uncover "unfair" trade practices related to "structural" excess capacity and production, a move that might result in tariffs, the U.S. In a...
(WBC) RBI leader eyes trip to final for S. Korea | Yonhap News Agency
OK MIAMI, March 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean slugger Moon Bo-gyeong said Wednesday he didn't fly all the way from Tokyo to Miami just to play one knockout game at the World Baseball Classic (WBC). "Obviously, the goal is to...
The government is investigating new claims that DOGE misused Social Security data
The Social Security Administration's inspector general notified the leaders of several House and Senate committees on Mar. 6 that it is reviewing an anonymous complaint "on matters relating to the potential misuse of SSA data by a former DOGE employee,...
Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit
Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit 48 minutes ago Share Save Keiligh Baker , BBC News and Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty , Presenter, Fame Under Fire Share Save Reuters A jury has ordered controversial US rapper Kanye...
Atlassian cuts 10% of workforce to adapt to AI threat
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Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC 1 hour ago Share Save Luiz Fernando Toledo BBC News Brasil Share Save BBC / Anselmo Cunha Gláucia Fekete says modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel, who was friends with Epstein,...
Oracle prepares for lay-offs as it hails efficiencies from AI coding tools
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Epstein's longtime accountant testifies he was 'not aware' of sex offender's crimes
Law Epstein's longtime accountant testifies he was 'not aware' of sex offender's crimes March 11, 2026 7:51 PM ET By Ava Berger Richard Kahn, Jeffrey Epstein's former attorney, testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday. Getty Images/Tom Williams hide...
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins 9 minutes ago Share Save Johannes Dell Lüderitz Share Save Getty Images Scientists have warned that the critically endangered African penguin could go extinct in the wild by...
Police believe bodies found in Queensland floods are those of missing backpackers
The disappearance of a 26-year-old man and 23-year-old woman sparked a search from Kilkivan to Mundubbera, west of Gympie. The disappearance of a 26-year-old man and 23-year-old woman sparked a search from Kilkivan to Mundubbera, west of Gympie. Photograph: Ray...
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s 13 minutes ago Share Save Laura Cress and Imran Rahman-Jones , Technology reporters Share Save Getty Images Major technology companies have been asked to bring in more robust age...
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? 12 minutes ago Share Save Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Share Save Josef Cole, ALSSA When it comes to military firepower, the US and Israel are not shy about how...
A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains 11 minutes ago Share Save Danielle Kaye Business reporter Share Save Danielle Kaye Alap Vora owns Concord Market in Brooklyn, New York Walking through the aisles of...