It shouldn’t take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security
Photograph: Stephen Chung/Alamy It shouldn’t take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security Tim Lang Everyone has a part to play in reducing our reliance on imported foods, but ministers must provide incentives Tim...
Argentina approves Milei’s glacier mining bill amid environmental protests
Photograph: Tomás Cuesta/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Protesters hold up signs that say ‘They’re selling our future’ in front of Buenos Aires’s national congress building. Photograph: Tomás Cuesta/AFP/Getty Images Argentina approves Milei’s glacier mining bill amid environmental protests Legislative...
KOFIA to hold forum on long-term plans to boost capital market | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kang Jae-eun SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) said Thursday his organization will soon launch a special forum to draft long-term plans to boost the capital market, saying the country...
NCT to mark 10th anniv. with albums, tours, pop-ups | Yonhap News Agency
Under the plan released Thursday, NCT 127 will release an album and embark on a tour in the third quarter, while NCT Dream will hold a meet-and-greet event for fans in the third quarter before dropping a new album in...
BOJ chief says Japan's financial conditions remain accommodative
Advertisement Business BOJ chief says Japan's financial conditions remain accommodative FILE PHOTO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference after a BOJ policy meeting in Tokyo, Japan, March 19, 2026. Click here to return to FAST Tap...
Lee's approval rating remains unchanged at 69 pct: poll | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating remained unchanged at 69 percent, staying at the highest level recorded in the previous survey, a poll showed Thursday. In a National Barometer Survey (NBS) conducted from Monday...
Ryan Gosling wore a fox cardigan in 'Project Hail Mary' and now everyone wants a fox cardigan | Euronews
By  Amber Louise Bryce Published on 09/04/2026 - 7:22 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Ryan Gosling doesn't need extra help to sizzle on screen but one item he wears...
Reliever Go Woo-suk demoted to lower level in U.S. minor leagues | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean relief pitcher Go Woo-suk has been pushed down a rung in the U.S. minor leagues as his hopes of reaching the majors for the first time diminished further. South...
Long COVID could cost OECD countries €116 billion a year over the next decade | Euronews
The long-term illness impacting some people who suffered a COVID-19 infection, known as long COVID, could cost OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries a total of $135 billion (almost €116 billion) per year over the next decade. Related...
OVHcloud launches new unit to meet demand from European militaries
Advertisement Business OVHcloud launches new unit to meet demand from European militaries FILE PHOTO: The logo of French cloud computing company OVHcloud is seen on the company's building in Paris, France, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo 09 Apr 2026...
100 years of Route 66: Take the ultimate driving trip on America’s ‘Mother Road’ | Euronews
By  Michael Starling  &  AP Published on 09/04/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp With its glowing neon signs, retro diners and restored motels, Route 66 continues to...
AI-based rating system to be introduced for small biz owners | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered credit rating system will be introduced this year to extend more loans and financing to small business owners with high growth potential but little collateral, the financial regulator said Thursday....
Europe Today: Ceasefire in Iran at risk as Israeli strikes kill over 200 in Lebanon | Euronews
By  Adnan Leal Published on 09/04/2026 - 7:54 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. On today's...
Oil rises and Asian stocks fall amid worries over ‘fragile’ ceasefire deal in Middle East – business live
Here’s Trump’s full post on his social media platform, Truth Social: double quotation mark All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of...
Ceasefire threatened as Iran closes strait again and Trump warns US troops to remain | Euronews
By  Jerry Fisayo-Bambi  with  AP, AFP Published on 09/04/2026 - 8:05 GMT+2 • Updated 8:07 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp In a social media post, Trump said the surge of...
Special counsel raids home, office of ex-senior presidential security aide over alleged martial law role | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team has raided the home and office of a former senior presidential security aide over his alleged role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid, legal sources said Thursday....
Hanwha Aerospace partners with Spain's Indra Group for Chile's armored vehicle project | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Aerospace Co. said Thursday it has partnered with Spain's defense company Indra Group to collaborate on a military project in Chile. Hanwha Aerospace will supply platforms such as its Tigon wheeled armored vehicle,...
(LEAD) BTS promises new stage experience with 'Arirang' world tour | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with BTS' interview with agency; ADDS photo, byline) By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS said Thursday it is determined to deliver a fresh stage experience as it kicks off its first...
Banks advised to enhance risk management on surging ETF sales | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog called on local lenders Thursday to heighten their risk management for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and prevent the misselling of such products amid a recent surge in sales of the financial...
North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads
World North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads April 9, 2026 1:19 AM ET By The Associated Press A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at...
Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation
Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation 18 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ethan Gudge South of England Susan Charlesworth Susan Charlesworth has trained astronauts for the European Space Agency Susan Charlesworth has a rather rare...
Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico
National Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico April 9, 2026 1:04 AM ET By The Associated Press Bodies in bags sit on the side of the road after a deadly semi-trailer...
Give all UK households a set amount of subsidised energy, says thinktank
The energy crisis is leading millions of households into debt while energy companies make windfall profits. Photograph: Sean Spencer/Alamy View image in fullscreen The energy crisis is leading millions of households into debt while energy companies make windfall profits. Once...
Lotte Card given prior notice of penalty over massive data breach | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Card Co. has been notified by the financial watchdog of around 5 billion won (US$3.38 million) in financial penalties and a business suspension of over four months over its massive data leak, informed...
US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan
Advertisement East Asia US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan US Senator Jim Banks walks through the Senate Subway in the US Capitol Building during a procedural vote on Mar 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo:...
Foreign investors net sell record amount of S. Korean stocks in March: BOK | Yonhap News Agency
Offshore investors sold a net US$29.78 billion worth of local stocks last month, following $13.5 billion worth of net selling in February, according to the data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). In the bond market, foreign investors net sold...
Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge
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Gov't to exempt owners of multiple homes from heavier tax if they sell by May 9 | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The government will exempt owners of multiple homes from higher capital gains taxes should they file for sales permits by May 9, the finance ministry said Thursday. The ministry said the grace period for...
S. Korea fines auction house Christie's 287 mln won over data leak | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The data protection regulator said Thursday it has fined British auction house Christie's 287 million won (US$193,600) over a data leak involving South Korean nationals. This undated image provided by the...
Belarus to open embassy in N. Korea by Aug. 1: report | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Belarus will open its embassy in North Korea by Aug. 1, a Belarusian news report said Thursday, adding the plan is part of President Alexander Lukashenko's visit to North Korea last month. North Korean...