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Shares fall in Asia after a decline on Wall Street, and oil prices fall more than 1%
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street, while oil prices have fallen more than 1%
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Bukangi: Will the shark leave the Busan canal and make it back to sea?
More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.
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Kim Jong-un crosses over newly opened bridge into China
Visit by train over New Yalu River bridge marks North Korean leader’s first known trip abroad in more than a year
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South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to calm rising border tensions
South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to resolve border disputes and prevent accidental clashes
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New study traces van Gogh's famed 'Starry Night' to an actual night sky from 1889
Scientists have traced Vincent van Gogh's “The Starry Night” to a celestial scene that suggests a new date for one of the world's most famous paintings
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Trump’s war and tariffs have battered Alaska. A pro-oil Democrat could flip the key Senate seat
Democrats believe circumstances have aligned for them to win a slew of competitive elections in the state
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North Korea prepares to restart propaganda loudspeakers as ties sour with South
Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, issues warning after inspecting border fortifications against backdrop of rising tensions
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Ukraine war live: Trump’s peace envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
The US envoy flew into Russia's second city on Wednesday morning to review new ideas on ending the war
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Inside Ukraine’s strange rift with a Nato ally over North Korea
The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports
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Ukraine war latest: Trump celebrates release of US prisoner in Russia
Stephen Hubbard was released in St Petersburg as Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin
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North Korean leader's sister inspects border fortifications as tensions rise with the South
State media in North Korea says the sister of leader Kim Jong Un has visited frontline areas where soldiers are reinforcing the heavily armed border with South Korea
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Asian shares are mixed, with Kospi up 3% after US stocks rally on strong earnings
Asian shares are mixed with Japan and South Korea tech stocks advancing following a broad rally on Wall Street
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Bukangi: Huge crowds watch shark stranded in Busan, South Korea
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.
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Kim Jong Un: Why do rumours about his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
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South Korea to withdraw some Kyiv embassy staff as row over POW transfer deepens
South Korea says it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Kyiv, deepening a diplomatic row over Ukraine’s announcement last month of a transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war that Seoul says was meant to be secret
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Exposure to common household chemicals linked to breast cancer risk
Researchers find chemicals used in plastic bottles, beverage cans, hair relaxers, or toys may change tissue in ways that make them more susceptible to breast cancer later in life
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New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.
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North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
North Korea says it has test-fired cruise missiles designed for submarines, continuing to expand its military capabilities amid a diplomatic freeze with Washington and Seoul
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North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan
South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency security meeting following the launch to review the country's military readiness.
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Former Irish Olympic swimming coach and child abuser George Gibney to be sentenced
Gibney, 77, will face justice for abusing athletes in the 1970s and 80s after decades of effort to track and extradite him
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Blackpink’s Lisa Manobal: How the K-pop star faced a race scandal
Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.
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Kyiv open to dialogue with South Korea after it recalls ambassador
Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.
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Why North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with Ukraine
The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports
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Sydney festival 2027: 11 international dance works to headline ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ program
Making its southern hemisphere debut, Dance Reflections will feature collaborators of Rosalía, Madonna and Beyoncé – and a high-wire takeover of the Cutaway
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South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner row
Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.
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Why North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with Ukraine
The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports
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South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute
South Korea says it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, stepping up its protest of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent revelation of a supposedly secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea
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South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia found to have broken law
Responding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the cases
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky warns Putin preparing to launch ‘massive strike’ on Kyiv
Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Russian Tu-95 bombers approach border
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Harrogate taekwondo master represents Great Britain on world stage
A Harrogate taekwondo master has represented Great Britain as a referee at the World Championships in South Korea.
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Hackers suspected of using AI agents for cyberattacks on South Korean banks, exposing data from about 25,000 customers — officials believe AI models enable actors 'to hack with ease even without specialized skills'
Most hackers are likely using AI tools to break into networks faster.
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Simpler itineraries, longer stays: How travellers embrace doing less
From slower, less-planned breaks to AI scepticism and the rise of nearby escapes, travellers are expected to prioritise deeper and more meaningful experiences in 2027.
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Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers
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Ukraine latest: Kyiv bridge hit in Russian air strike as Moscow vows retaliation
The attacks come amid German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Ukraine show support for Zelensky
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The sexual abuse of disabled residents that shocked South Korea
The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member.
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North Korea fires intermediate-range missile, claiming evasive flight
Japan’s military said the missile landed in waters outside its exclusive economic zone, while South Korea's military, which often accuses the North of exaggerating its capabilities, said it travelled more than 700 kilometres.
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Ukraine live: Russia targets major Kyiv bridge in widening attacks on infrastructure
Northern Bridge across Dnipro river target of new Russian air attack, mayor Vitali Klitschko says
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North Korea launches ballistic missile after Seoul demands apology over wounded soldiers
Pyongyang fires towards sea a day after Kim Jong-un sister denounces South Korea for claiming North’s mines wounded South’s soldiers in DMZ
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North Korea test-fires missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said
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Seoul's anger with Kyiv over POWs may be driven by worries about its ties to North Korea
South Korea’s president has threatened to take unspecified punitive steps against Ukraine if it refuses to apologize over its revelation of a supposedly secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea
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Soaring demand for viral toys drives Jellycat to £240m profit
The brand opened a raft of retail sites in 2025, including the Jellycat Fish & Chip shop in Selfridges, London.
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Ukraine latest: Putin tells generals to abandon rules of war, Zelensky says
Seoul says Ukraine must apologise and admit that it breached a confidentiality agreement over captured North Korean soldiers’ transfer
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Seoul warns of 'further measures' if Kyiv refuses public apology
The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.
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Video. Estonian slackliner takes on 120-metre-high line above Seoul
Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose has completed a 160‑metre tightrope walk above central Seoul, crossing between the Koreana Hotel and the Donga Media Center in Gwanghwamun on 1 October 2026. Footage shows Roose moving carefully along the line...
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Daredevil Jaan Roose completes slackline walk high above central Seoul
Estonian completed first of two attempts to navigate narrow ribbon, 160 metres long and 120 metres high, near the city’s famous Gyeongbokgung palace on Thursday
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South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers
Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channels
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South Korea says Zelenskyy's revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support
South Korea’s spy agency says Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent disclosure of a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea was likely intended to gain public support for Ukraine
