Trump-backed television merger moves forward
Trump-backed television merger moves forward 54 minutes ago Share Save Natalie Sherman Business reporter Share Save Getty Images The merger drew attention after the company temporarily blocked Jimmy Kimmel from its stations A Trump-backed deal to create a massive network...
(LEAD) Court issues arrest warrant for ex-co-pilot accused of killing captain | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with warrant issuance in paras 1-2; RECASTS headline) BUSAN, March 20 (Yonhap) -- A local court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for a former co-pilot accused of killing an airline captain in Busan earlier this week....
IT failure leaves Hargreaves Lansdown clients unable to make transactions
IT failure leaves Hargreaves Lansdown clients unable to make transactions 16 minutes ago Share Save Richard Irvine-Brown , BBC Technology and James Kelly , BBC Your Voice Share Save Getty The company said there was not a cyber security issue...
Fire experts ‘kept awake’ over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries
Photograph: Robert Perry/PA Fire experts ‘kept awake’ over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations Lithium-ion batteries represent a new technological hazard that one fire science...
FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
Media FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it March 20, 2026 1:48 AM ET By The Associated Press FILE - New York Attorney General Letitia James attends a news conference...
U.S. Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin
Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin March 20, 2026 1:39 AM ET By The Associated Press A federal arts commission on Thursday approved the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing President Donald Trump's image...
Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
Politics Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds March 20, 2026 12:01 AM ET Frank Langfitt Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed Listen · 4:49 4:49 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed...
Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event
Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event 1 hour ago Share Save Lana Lam Sydney Share Save Getty Images Australian PM Anthony Albanese was heckled at a Sydney mosque on Friday Australia's prime minister has been heckled during an...
S. Korea says attack on Qatar LNG plant unlikely to cause supply disruption | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- An attack by Iran on the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex in Qatar is unlikely to cause a supply disruption for South Korea because the nation has alternative sources...
Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests
Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests 2 hours ago Share Save Kathryn Armstrong Share Save Mizan News Agency Iran's state media released footage on Thursday of the three men at their trial Iran has executed three...
Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say 2 hours ago Share Save Jaroslav Lukiv Share Save Reuters Danish military aircraft were sent to Greenland in January for what was described as Danish-led joint military exercises...
Seoul braces for the BTS Army as the world's biggest band returns
Seoul braces for the BTS Army as the world's biggest band returns 1 hour ago Share Save Yuna Ku BBC Korean, Seoul Share Save Getty Images BTS - pictured onstage at the Grammys in 2022 - have not performed together...
Samsung Life to unload 1.32 tln won worth of shares in Samsung Electronics | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Life Insurance Co. said Thursday it will sell around 1.32 trillion won (US$881.6 million) worth of its shares in Samsung Electronics Co. In a regulatory filing, Samsung Life said it decided to offload...
Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees | Yonhap News Agency
Binna Choi, artistic director for Korea at the 2026 Venice Biennale, speaks during a press conference at the Arts Council Korea on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap) At a press conference at the Arts Council Korea on Thursday, Choi said the...
‘Alright mate?’: Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa
Photograph: Amazon View image in fullscreen Alexa+ is launching in the UK for a limited time for eight years of compatible devices. Photograph: Amazon ‘Alright mate?’: Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa Long-awaited Alexa+ aims to get...
Power bills expected to fall by up to 10% from July, bringing ‘welcome relief’ to Australia’s east coast
A draft decision by the Australia Energy Regulator proposed a price reduction for customers on standing electricity plans – known as the ‘default market offer’. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters View image in fullscreen A draft decision by the Australia Energy Regulator...
Nearly half of moviegoers cut cinema visits citing cost as primary factor: survey | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Nearly half of moviegoers reduced cinema visits over the past year due to a variety of factors, including rising costs and the growing appeal of streaming services, a recent survey showed Thursday. The Korean...
Possum found nestled in with plush toys at airport gift shop in Tasmania
0:24 Possum found in Hobart airport gift shop's toy section – video Possum found nestled in with plush toys at airport gift shop in Tasmania A brushtail possum was found peering out among the toy kangaroos and dingoes in a...
Woman who was sexually abused by her parents for 14 years says she was devastated by The Australian’s podcast
A sexual abuse victim told news.com.au that her world fell apart after The Australian’s Shadow of a Doubt podcast gave a platform to the parents who abused her. Illustration: The Australian Woman who was sexually abused by her parents for...
South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis 13 minutes ago Share Save Mayeni Jones Africa correspondent, Johannesburg & Hammanskraal Share Save BBC Residents of parts of Johannesburg have had no mains water for over a month In...
SK Telecom, Ericsson join hands to collaborate on AI-based mobile network tech, 6G | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co. said Thursday it has partnered with Sweden-based telecommunications firm Ericsson to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mobile network technologies and advance sixth-generation (6G) communication technology development. SK Telecom said the collaboration...
Doctors missed Gia’s UTI after childbirth. The Vietnamese Australian woman’s death was preventable, coroner finds
The Vietnamese Australian woman’s death was preventable, coroner finds Gia Lam should have been offered interpreter by medical team at Fairfield hospital, coroner’s court finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ,...
POSCO Future M partners with U.S. startup to develop advanced battery materials | Yonhap News Agency
Under the agreement with cleantech firm Molten Industries, POSCO Future M aims to strengthen its anode materials supply chain by combining its own anode technologies with Molten's methane-based graphite production technology, the company said in a press release. The company...
Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover
Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover 14 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images Labubu dolls are coveted by collectors and celebrities around the world The hugely popular Labubu dolls...
These roaches form exclusive long-term relationships after eating each other's wings
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...
Interest rates are not the tool to solve the inflation caused by the US’s war with Iran
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...
Legoland Korea eyes turnaround on stronger marketing, brand recognition | Yonhap News Agency
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....
Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate 10 hours ago Share Save Angus Cochrane Senior political journalist, BBC Scotland Share Save Liam McArthur, whose bill failed to win enough support, is consoled by a fellow MSP MSPs have rejected...
EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud
Europe EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud March 18, 2026 1:10 AM ET By The Associated Press FILE - A general view of a pumping station at the end of the...
Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion
Sports Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion March 18, 2026 1:42 AM ET By The Associated Press Senegal supporters protest after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco during the Africa Cup of Nations final...