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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...

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...

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...

The North Korean official, Pak Young-soo, said, "If war breaks out, Seoul will become a sea of fire." 1996 -- The now-defunct U.S.-led Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization selects the Seoul-based Korea Power Electric Corp. as its main contractor to...

Australian scientists say so Researchers say their prototype is a big step towards fully functioning batteries with rapid charging times Australian scientists have developed what they say is the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery. Lead researcher Dr James Quach of...

OK Yonhap Breaking News(CG) Keywords #stocks Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for...

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...

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) -- 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...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids will release a new digital single titled "Stay" next Wednesday to mark the eighth anniversary of its debut, the group's label said Wednesday. An online cover image of boy...

Sports Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title March 18, 2026 1:20 AM ET By The Associated Press The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, Tuesday,...

Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Victoria’s Myki card system cannot be retired until the new tap-and-go technology is fully operational. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals...

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...

OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Marh 18 (Yonhap) -- The government on Wednesday announced plans to strengthen monitoring to prevent importers from exploiting the country's tariff-rate quota system, including imposing additional duties on violators. The Ministry of Economy and Finance...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- LS Electric Co., a South Korean electrical equipment manufacturer, said Wednesday it will invest 250 billion won (US$168 million) to expand its switchgear production facility in the United States, as it seeks to strengthen...

OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The government will temporarily designate naphtha as an economic security item following supply shortages due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Wednesday. The designation...

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says ‘the Iranian regime is engaging in random attacks right across the region’ following strikes near an Australian airbase in the UAE Photograph: Flavio Brancaleone/AAP View image in fullscreen Prime minister Anthony Albanese says ‘the Iranian...

The suspect, who has been identified as a former airline pilot, has said he began planning the crime three years earlier and sought to kill four people, according to police. This file photo shows Busanjin Police Station in Busan, about...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency gained against the U.S. dollar for a second consecutive session Wednesday, as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Korean currency...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co. (SKT), South Korea's biggest telecommunications company, said Wednesday its artificial intelligence (AI) data center interconnection architecture has been certified as a global standard by a United Nations-affiliated body. The International Telecommunication...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. artist and geographer Trevor Paglen has been named the winner of this year's LG Guggenheim Award for his work combining art and digital technology, LG Group said Wednesday. This photo taken by Michael...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will headline this year's Lollapalooza Chicago, organizers said Tuesday (U.S. time), as a total of four K-pop acts prepare to take the stage at the major U.S. music...

Behind the story is a row that has seen the science minister, Lord Vallance, and the head of Britain's scientific research funding agency accused of diverting money away from blue sky research towards government scientific priorities to help grow the...

Analysts expect around 50 branded semaglutide generics to enter the market within months - a familiar pattern in India's fiercely competitive pharmaceutical industry. But he adds a warning: "The quality of the drugs being made here must be very tightly...

Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership 4 hours ago Share Save Amir Azimi BBC Persian Share Save Anadolu via Getty Images Larijani was viewed as one of Iran's most influential political figures The Israeli air...

Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians 1 hour ago Share Save Fergal Keane Special correspondent Share Save Watch: Iranians show daily life under air strikes and regime crackdown A woman stands on a rooftop listening to...

The work is published todayin Proceedings of the Royal Society B . “Humour is a skill that scientists don’t necessarily prioritize,” says Victoria Stout, a co-author of the study who performs improvisational theatre in a troupe called STEM Fatales (STEM...

Media Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake March 17, 2026 7:46 PM ET David Folkenflik Kari Lake, who led Voice of America's parent agency for the past year, holds up a...

Technology Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling' March 17, 2026 8:08 PM ET Bobby Allyn Prosecutors in Arizona filed criminal charges on Monday against Kalshi, an online prediction market site. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle...

Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse' 5 hours ago Share Save Guy Hedgecoe Madrid correspondent Share Save Anadolu via Getty Images/Reuters King Felipe's remarks were welcomed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum King Felipe of Spain...