The latest on the Artemis II mission to the moon, and more science stories
NASA We got to share in a rare moment of collective awe this week as four astronauts blasted off toward the moon , beginning a 10-day journey that will take them farther from Earth than any humans have traveled in...
An Italian court ruled Netflix has to refund its customers for price hikes dating back to 2017
Reuters / Reuters Instead of raising prices again, Netflix may have to lower its subscription costs in Italy. A court in Rome recently ruled that Netflix owed its Italian users a refund for price hikes between 2017 and January 2024...
I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months - here's the result
Close Home Home & Office Smart Home I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months - here's the result The LeafyPod smart planter will turn even the worst plant killer into a green thumb....
Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available
Billy Steele for Engadget (Billy Steele for Engadget) Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 26.5, just a few days after the beta for developers came out. One of the biggest changes the new operating system brings is...
Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users
Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Before it's publicly available later this year, the Irish government is trialing its Government Digital Wallet , which includes a way to verify a user's age to access social media...
Workers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics – we really are standing up for working people
Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images Workers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics – we really are standing up for working people Keir Starmer Day-one rights to statutory sick pay and paternity leave begin on Monday, and that fits...
Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers’ rights at risk
Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers’ rights at risk PM also criticises business figures and opponents of changes, many of which come into force on Monday Workers, pensioners and children: all better...
Iranian drone strikes hit Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks
Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Iranian drone strikes hit Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks Members reportedly agree rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May but move symbolic with strait of Hormuz effectively closed Middle East crisis – live updates...
How to clear your Android phone cache - and why it greatly improves performance
To find which apps are using the most space and clear their cache, open Settings, go to Storage, and tap Apps. (If you don't see Apps, use the search bar in Settings to find it.) Also: I compared the two...
Don't plug these 7 common household gadgets into an extension cord - according to an electrician
Home & Office Home Home & Office Smart Office Office Hardware & Appliances Don't plug these 7 common household gadgets into an extension cord - according to an electrician Extension cords are fine for smaller devices, but some appliances can...
Lee aide floats possibility of another extra budget in H2 if Mideast crisis drags on | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A senior Cheong Wa Dae official said Sunday that the government could consider an additional supplementary budget in the second half should the Middle East crisis persists. Hong Ik-pyo, presidential secretary for political affairs,...
Renault eyes lineup expansion, bigger market share in S. Korea | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Renault Group aims to expand its lineup, increase market share and accelerate electrification in South Korea, the French carmaker's Chairman Francois Provost has said. He said Renault Korea Motors Co. will serve as a...
Finance chief urges GCC nations to bolster supply chain cooperation | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol urged Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to strengthen cooperation to help stabilize energy and raw material supply chains amid prolonged tensions in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Sunday....
Seoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Sunday that the ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and their associated countries face differing circumstances, after two Japan-linked vessels passed through the vital waterway effectively blocked by Iran....
Lee plants trees at Cheong Wa Dae to mark Arbor Day | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has planted trees at the presidential compound and his official residence to mark Arbor Day, his social media posting showed Sunday. Lee said in a Facebook post that he planted...
Adjusting my router's antenna fixed my Wi-Fi problems - here's the best way to position it
Home & Office Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. Close Home Home & Office Networking Home Networking Adjusting my router's antenna fixed my Wi-Fi problems -...
New gov't app to allow victims to monitor stalkers' locations | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A new mobile application will allow stalking victims to track their stalkers' whereabouts, the justice ministry said Sunday, as authorities seek to bolster protection for victims following the killing of a young woman last...
(LEAD) New gov't app to allow victims to monitor stalkers' locations | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: ADDS background info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A new mobile application will allow stalking victims to track their stalkers' whereabouts, the justice ministry said Sunday, as authorities seek to bolster protection for victims...
(LEAD) Lee vows all-out efforts to prevent Mideast war from escalating into bigger crisis for S. Korea | Yonhap News Agency
Lee made the pledge in his speech during a joint Easter service, saying he will do everything in his power to overcome the crisis sparked by U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. "The war in the Middle East is rattling the global...
Risky PF loans drop sharply in 2025: watchdog | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Outstanding loans extended to risky real estate development projects dropped sharply last year via sell-offs or recapitalization, the financial watchdog said Sunday. According to the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), 14.7 trillion won (US$9.74 billion)...
'The King's Warden' surpasses 16 mln admissions | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The historical film "The King's Warden" topped 16 million admissions at the domestic box office Sunday, the film's distributor said, becoming only the third film to reach the milestone. Directed by Jang Hang-jun, "The...
Today in Korean history | Yonhap News Agency
OK April 6 1887 -- The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) sets up a government agency in charge of telegraph services. 1984 -- The Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee selects a tiger, named Hodori, as the official mascot of the 1988 Olympic Games....
Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday expressed hope for peace and for overcoming uncertainty sparked by war in the Middle East in an Easter message. "(I) sincerely hope that the miracle of the Resurrection...
Son Heung-min records career-high 4 assists in LAFC victory | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min was in the mood for sharing in the latest win by Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). Son recorded a career-high four assists in the first half alone as LAFC...
Sum Air to acquire second ATR turboprop aircraft | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Sum Air Co., a wholly owned unit of South Korean mobility platform startup Mobility As a Freedom (MAAF), said Sunday it will acquire an additional turboprop aircraft from European manufacturer ATR to expand its...
Ex-8th Army commander appointed as acting U.S. Army chief, raising expectations for role over Korea security | Yonhap News Agency
Christopher LaNeve, who had been the Army's vice chief of staff, led the Eighth Army and served as the chief of staff for the South Korea-U.S. Army chief, raising expectations for role over Korea security Lee voices hope for peace...
Samsung owner family to complete 12 tln-won inheritance tax payments this month | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The owner family of Samsung Group is set to complete the payment of roughly 12 trillion won (US$8 billion) in inheritance taxes on assets left by the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee later this month,...
Military helicopter mistakenly enters DMZ during wildfire operation last month | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean military helicopter accidentally entered the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas last month during wildfire operations, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Sunday. The Army Surion helicopter mistakenly entered...
Politics chat: Trump fires Attorney General Bondi, seeks to break campaign promises
Politics Politics chat: Trump fires Attorney General Bondi, seeks to break campaign promises April 5, 2026 8:07 AM ET Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday By Ayesha Rascoe , Mara Liasson Politics chat: Trump fires Attorney General Bondi, seeks to break...
Aboriginal child moved 1,700km from remote NT community should be returned, family court rules
Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP Aboriginal child moved 1,700km from remote NT community should be returned, family court rules Judge says boy should go back to his community to learn about stories and rituals ‘that can only be taught on country’ Get...