(LEAD) Cheong Wa Dae, PM's office to launch emergency economic teams to oversee response to Mideast crisis | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks by prime minister, background) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Wednesday that two emergency economic teams will be launched at Cheong Wa Dae and his office to...
S. Korean currency gains against U.S. dollar amid talks to end Iran war | Yonhap News Agency
The currency had surged to 1,495.2 won per dollar Tuesday, recovering from a 17-year low of 1,517.3 won in the previous session after Trump said that he had ordered a five-day postponement of threatened strikes on Iranian energy facilities and...
Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority
Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority 33 minutes ago Share Save Adrienne Murray in Copenhagen Share Save Reuters Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's Prime Minister and leader of the Social Democrats party, during an election party...
FSS chief stresses consumer-oriented supervision | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The head of the country's financial watchdog vowed Wednesday to put his agency's priority on better protecting financial consumers in the face of the recent economic and financial turmoil caused by geopolitical tensions in...
'Wildy unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership
Shared ownership is a government‑backed affordable housing scheme that allows eligible buyers - those who cannot afford a full deposit and mortgage and whose household income is below £80,000 (or £90,000 in London) - to purchase a property in portions...
NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak
Dr Des Holden, acting chief executive of East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, said the patient first presented on Wednesday evening. "We recognise there was an opportunity prior to diagnosis to notify UKHSA. "We cannot go into the detail of individual...
More young people want to vote in New Zealand’s Māori electorates. What are they and how do they work?
More people are registering to vote in the Māori electorates ahead of New Zealand’s election in November. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty View image in fullscreen More people are registering to vote in the Māori electorates ahead of New Zealand’s election in...
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on
A street vendor in Manila turns on his portable charger-powered LED light to sell his goods after the president declared a state of national energy emergency in the Philippines. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A street vendor in...
Oil price slides as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
Oil price slides as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations 12 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images Oil prices have fallen sharply in early trade in Asia after US President Donald...
An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash
National An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash March 24, 2026 8:10 PM ET By Ayana Archie Aircraft maintenance workers inspect the wreckage of an Air Canada Express jet, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, just...
NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?
In the past two years, hundreds in Bristol have queued for hours to register with an NHS dentist "Without fundamental change, NHS dentistry will remain a service that has gone for good in many parts of the country," says Mark...
Why is the US so expensive? Everything comes in a ‘premium’ version, from doctors’ appointments to movies
Photograph: Ninoon/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A premium cinema with admittedly excellent sightlines. Earlier this year Adam Aron, the CEO of the cinema chain AMC, said on an earnings call that paying members of its VIP loyalty programmes will...
The Guardian view on the Iran war: energy, markets and a dangerous illusion
Damage in Tehran caused by US and Israeli airstrikes. ‘Donald Trump’s strategy might be to soothe markets now – and launch a massive strike over the weekend when trading desks are closed.’ Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Damage...
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers 2 hours ago Share Save Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in...
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
Law New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law Updated March 24, 2026 7:19 PM ET Originally published March 24, 2026 6:12 PM ET By The Associated Press A recording of Meta Founder and...
Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster begin 24-hour strike over pay
Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster begin 24-hour strike over pay 14 minutes ago Share Save Lana Lam Sydney Share Save Getty Images The strike comes after 60% of ABC staff rejected management's offer of a 10% total pay rise over...
Reeves slips into yoga voice to try to soothe fears over costs of Trump’s war
Photograph: House of Commons/PA View image in fullscreen Rachel Reeves in the Commons: all that was missing was some pan pipes as background music. Photograph: House of Commons/PA Reeves slips into yoga voice to try to soothe fears over costs...
The Guardian view on vets: there is nothing cuddly about this under-regulated market
‘Would the market have developed differently if private equity had not spied a chance to make a killing? Almost certainly.’ Photograph: Robert Daly/Getty Images View image in fullscreen ‘Would the market have developed differently if private equity had not spied...
Two more people arrested over alleged Sydney kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian
Police allege Chris Baghsarian, 85, was kidnapped from his North Ryde home on 13 February in a case of mistaken identity. Photograph: NSW Police/AAP View image in fullscreen Police allege Chris Baghsarian, 85, was kidnapped from his North Ryde home...
(LEAD) Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran has given the United States a "very significant prize" related to oil and gas, as he noted that negotiations are in progress to end the war with the Islamic Republic. President Donald Trump...
Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement
Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Windows Windows 11 Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement A Microsoft VP just hinted at a change Windows 11 users have wanted for years. This means the company...
This is the one smart home product everyone should have, and it's on sale
Close Home Home & Office This is the one smart home product everyone should have, and it's on sale Smart light bulbs easily add ambience to any home, and the GE Cync color-changing smart bulbs are discounted for Amazon's Big...
5 ways to harden your network against the new speed of AI attacks
Tech Home Tech Security 5 ways to harden your network against the new speed of AI attacks As attackers get more sophisticated and persistent, IT workers have to step up their game as well. The bad guys are doing the...
These Sony headphones are under $50 and punch above their weight - and they're on sale
Close Home Tech Smartphones These Sony headphones are under $50 and punch above their weight - and they're on sale Ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, Sony's WH-CH520 headphones have dropped 31%, making them one of the best audio deals...
More doctors and nurses hoping to operate in Congress – Roll Call
Julia Letlow ahead of the May 16 primary, which also includes state Treasurer and former Rep. Emergency room physician Amish Shah, a Democratic former state legislator from Arizona, came within 4 points of winning in the 1st District in 2024...
Banks' bad-loan ratio unchanged in Q4 | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks' bad-loan ratio remained unchanged during the fourth quarter of last year from three months earlier, data showed Wednesday. Loans classified as substandard or below (SBL) held by local banks came to...
Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran has given the United States a "very significant prize" related to oil and gas, as he noted that negotiations are in progress to end the war with the Islamic Republic. President Donald Trump...
Consumer sentiment falls to 10-month low amid Middle East crisis | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Consumer sentiment fell to a 10-month low in March, as the conflict in the Middle East and high oil prices stoked concerns about inflation and broader economic impacts, the central bank said Wednesday. A...
Endangered butterfly count key to peat bog health
Endangered butterfly count key to peat bog health 8 minutes ago Share Save Amy Mackrill BBC Wales Share Save Aaron Houghton Georgina Paul is leading a two-year project on large heath butterflies A conservationist believes butterflies could act as a...
Canadian woman held with daughter by ICE warns all immigrants to ‘lie low’ whatever their legal status
Photograph: Family handout Canadian woman held with daughter by ICE warns all immigrants to ‘lie low’ whatever their legal status Tania Warner says she has documents showing she is in the US legally, but immigration agents were not swayed Sign...