56 m. ago Kremlin claims Ukrainian troops have been pushed out of Kursk

Russia acknowledges presence of North Korean troops on the ground for the first time

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2 h. ago Kim Jong Un's latest toy: North Korean leader and his daughter unveil rogue state's new warship that he says can launch nuclear ballistic missiles

Kim Jong Un has unveiled a nuclear-capable naval destroyer that he says will bolster North Korea 's ability to defend itself in the face of perceived aggression from the US and its regional allies.

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6 h. ago North Korea unveils new naval destroyer as Kim Jong Un blames US for tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a new naval destroyer, claiming it as a significant advancement towards his goal of expanding the operational range and preemptive strike capabilities of his nuclear-armed military

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11 h. ago North Korean leader Kim touts new naval destroyer, blames US for tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a new naval destroyer, claiming it as a significant advancement towards his goal of expanding the operational range and preemptive strike capabilities of his nuclear-armed military

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19 h. ago Zelensky claims North Korean missile used in devastating Kyiv attack which left 12 people dead and dozens injured contained 'American components'

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed the North Korean missile used to destroy part of Kyiv in a devastating overnight attack contained American components. 

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26 h. ago JD Vance is declared 'the eyeliner man' and dressed up in pink while Trump is likened to a North Korean dictator as furious China unleashes meme warfare on US

Chinese commentators across the political spectrum have found rare common ground in their meme-led criticism of the U.S. president and his deputy.

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41 h. ago Russia used North Korean missile in killer Kyiv strike, Zelensky says as he reveals death toll has climbed to 12 with more than 100 injured in blast

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Vladimir Putin's forces used a North Korean missile in the deadly attack on Kyiv that has so far killed 12 and injured more than 100. 

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2 d. ago Norway launches scheme to lure top researchers away from US universities

Research council launches 100m kroner fund as Norwegian government calls for the protection of academic freedomNorway has launched a new scheme to lure top international researchers amid growing pressure on academic freedom in the US under the Trump administration.Following in the footsteps of multiple institutions across Europe, the Research Council of Norway on Wednesday launched a 100m kroner (£7.2m) fund to make it easier to recruit researchers from other countries. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Childhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under

Researchers say mutations more often found in younger patients’ tumours caused by toxin secreted by E coli strainsChildhood exposure to a toxin produced by bacteria in the bowel may be contributing to the rise of colorectal cancer in under-50s around the world, researchers say.Countries, including some in Europe and Oceania, have witnessed an increase in young adults with bowel cancer in recent decades, with some of the steepest increases reported in England, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and Chile. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘Alarming’ increase in levels of forever chemical TFA found in European wines

Wines produced after 2010 showed steep rise in contamination of trifluoroacetic acid, analysis findsLevels of a little-known forever chemical known as TFA in European wines have risen “alarmingly” in recent decades, according to analysis, prompting fears that contamination will breach a planetary boundary.Researchers from Pesticide Action Network Europe tested 49 bottles of commercial wine to see how TFA contamination in food and drink had progressed. They found levels of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a breakdown product of long-lasting Pfas chemicals that carries possible fertility risks, far above those previously measured in water. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Inside North Korea hell schools where teachers BEAT kids forced to worship Kim Jong

Bella Seo, 23, has revealed the harsh routine in North Korean schools after fleeing the country, which included "extremely strenuous" physical labour and daily beatings

Politics

1 week ago What does China really think about Trump? They know about humiliation and won’t take it from him

Economically, the trade war may be bad news for Xi Jingping, but ideologically and politically it is a giftLast week, Mao Ning, head of China’s foreign ministry information department, posted a blurry black-and-white clip of a moment in history. In 1953, Chairman Mao made a defiant speech of resistance to what he called US aggression in Korea.Kim Il-sung, the North Korean leader and founder of the Kim dynasty, now in its third generation, had invaded US-backed South Korea. When Kim’s attempt to unite Korea by force appeared to be failing, China threw nearly 3 million “volunteers” into the war and succeeded in fighting to the stalemate that has prevailed ever since. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump called a cabinet meeting after walking back his tariff plans. It might as well have been held in Moscow

ANALYSIS: Trump’s cabinet meetings have turned into North Korean-style propaganda shows, writes Richard Hall

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2 w. ago Supermarket price war heats up as Tesco cites ‘very competitive market’

Chief executive Ken Murphy also refused to rule out fresh job cuts as the supermarket targets a further £500 million in savings this year.

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2 w. ago Kim Shin Jo: The bizarre life of a failed North Korean assassin who became a pastor in the South

Kim stunned South Korea by saying that his team came ‘to slit the throat of Park Chung Hee’

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2 w. ago North Korea 'focussed on helping Russia in Ukraine war in return for weapon tech support'

North Korean despot Kim Jong-Un's outspoken sister has sent a deadly message to the west, warning it will never give up its weapons programme as she mocks America's demands for it to stop nuclear advance

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2 w. ago South Korea’s military fires warning shots after armed North Korean soldiers violate demarcation line

Around 10 North Korean soldiers briefly enter South before returning across demarcation line following warning shots

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2 w. ago Bid to build Europe’s first research station on Atlantic temperate rainforest in Cornwall

Charity crowdfunding initial sum to build £750,000 facility on Bodmin Moor to study overlooked but biodiverse natural habitatEurope’s first research station for the study of Atlantic temperate rainforest is set to be built beside an ancient wood in Cornwall.The Thousand Year Trust charity is crowdfunding an initial amount to build the £750,000 facility, which will enable students and academics to study this historically overlooked but biodiverse natural habitat. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago North Korean runner claims gold as country stages first international marathon in six years

Some 200 overseas athletes run in race held as part of birthday celebration of country’s founder

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2 w. ago Office worker's secret to losing 16kg without giving up burgers, fries and chocolates: 'I wish I knew sooner'

An office worker, from South Australia, has spilled her weight loss secrets on how she lost 16kg without depriving herself of her favourite foods - including burgers and fries.

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