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How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence Just now Share Save Jorn Madslien Business reporter, Helsinki Share Save S Group Janne Ahtoniemi says that Finnish firms understand the role they play in the country's defence If Finland was...

OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks' combined net profit jumped by more than 8 percent last year from a year earlier due mainly to a rise in non-interest income, data showed Thursday. Their interest income came to...

Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady for the second consecutive time and maintained its projection of one rate cut this year, as concerns grew over the economic impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. According...

Group of figures inside a glowing digital space, facing a large window that shows a landscape with trees and sky Illustration: Jon Han/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Group of figures inside a glowing digital space, facing a large window...

‘If you don’t have the fuel, you’re immediately in trouble’ … distributors say farmers started bringing their diesel orders forward when the US and Israel bombed Iran. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP View image in fullscreen ‘If you don’t have the fuel,...

OK (ATTN: ADDS remarks, details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Wednesday it held an interagency meeting to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and discuss ways to ensure the safety...

Art & Design A mysterious floral artist has taken over the New York Botanical Garden March 18, 2026 10:00 AM ET By Jennifer Vanasco The floral designer known as Mr. New York Botanical Garden hide caption toggle caption New York...

By&nbsp Sandor Zsiros Published on 18/03/2026 - 13:36 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp The event dubbed "the first Patriotic Grand Assembly" will include speeches from far-right leaders Marine Pen...

Ahead of International Dark Sky Week, these are some of the best places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe. In 2025, the Bavarian Forest Nature Park and Bavarian Forest National Park were recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve after...

Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive time and maintained its forecast of one rate cut this year, as concerns grew over the economic impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. According...

By&nbsp Mohamed Elashi Published on 18/03/2026 - 14:08 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp The Iran war is disrupting global energy flows and increasing the risk of wider regional escalation,...

South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas assured gun lobbyists that he had no plans to amend firearm laws in the state despite agreeing to federal reforms. Photograph: Matt Turner/AAP View image in fullscreen South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas assured gun lobbyists...

By&nbsp Anna Desmarais Published on 18/03/2026 - 13:32 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Anthropic and OpenAI are recruiting experts on chemicals and explosions to build safety guardrails for their...

Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive time on Wednesday, amid rising concerns over the impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation. This photo, released by the Associated Press,...

By&nbsp Botagoz Marabai Published on 18/03/2026 - 15:00 GMT+1 Share Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Kazakhstan is positioning itself as Central Asia’s medical tourism...

NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science These roaches form exclusive long-term relationships after eating each other's wings March 18, 2026 9:21 AM ET Ari Daniel A new...

The commonwealth ombudsman has found NSW police are monitoring the phones and computers of people suspected of less serious crimes. Photograph: David Moir/AAP View image in fullscreen The commonwealth ombudsman has found NSW police are monitoring the phones and computers...

Making borrowing more expensive won’t work – only price controls, caps and public ownership can do that T he Bank of England’s interest-rate committee meets on Thursday , facing up to the global inflation shock triggered by the illegal US-Israeli...

To this end, Brazil is developing an artificial-intelligence agent that will provide climate-disaster information and advice for its residents. Climate change and geopolitics threaten water supplies — but disaster is not inevitable And so, in July 2025, the government launched...

Clockwise from top left: Rupert Lowe, Ben Delo, Westminster Abbey cloisters, the Sanctuary, Ben Habib, Kemi Badenoch, Maurice Glasman, James Orr, Munira Mirza. Illustration: Guardian Design/Guardian Design / Getty View image in fullscreen Clockwise from top left: Rupert Lowe, Ben...

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America 1 hour ago Share Save Paulin Kola BBC News Share Save Getty Images A judge in the US has ruled that the effective closure of the Voice of America (VOA)...

Meg Kinnard/AP hide caption toggle caption Meg Kinnard/AP Conservative lawmakers in multiple states are pushing legislation drafted by an advocacy group that opposes abortion to increase protections for crisis pregnancy centers, organizations that provide some health-related services but also work...

At a glance Best cordless vacuum cleaner overall: Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251 £330.60 at Amazon Best budget cordless vacuum cleaner: Vax HomePro Pet-Design £179 at Amazon Best cordless vacuum for deep cleaning: Dyson V15 Detect Absolute £549 at...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Doosan Bears catcher Yang Eui-ji will earn a record 4.2 billion won (US$2.8 million) this season, becoming the second highest-paid player in Korean baseball, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said Wednesday. Yang's pay marks...

Total orders slumped 12% last year compared with 2024 as the number of meals HelloFresh delivered tumbled by more than 100m. Photograph: Kristoffer Tripplaar/Alamy View image in fullscreen Total orders slumped 12% last year compared with 2024 as the number...

OK By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Legoland Korea Resort, owned by Europe's largest theme park operator Merlin Entertainments Ltd., said Wednesday it is moving toward a turnaround this year, driven by expanded promotions and improved brand recognition....

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 284.55 points, or 5.04 percent, to 5,925.03. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index and the price of Samsung Electronics is displayed on a screen inside the dealing room of...

Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian DiDi raises prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs amid conflict in the Middle East Other delivery and transport companies such as Uber, DoorDash and Australia Post are weighing whether to charge more Follow our...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The number of shareholder entities of South Korea-listed stocks last year reached nearly 15 million, according to market data Wednesday. The number of shareholders of 2,727 companies listed in the local stock market came...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Government representatives of South Korea and Poland discussed Wednesday cooperation efforts for the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) leaders' summit, slated for later this year, the foreign ministry said. The meeting took place between...