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Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says Scott Bessent says actions will increase oil supply and bring down prices, but long-term effects in question Middle East crisis – live updates...

An investigation by journalists working with Republik magazine may have struck a nerve by suggesting the company has failed in Switzerland I t was over beers on an autumn evening in Zurich in 2024 that a group of journalists with...

Photograph: Rob Whitrow/Rob Whitrow/Ends Report View image in fullscreen Angus Fire, a factory in Bentham in North Yorkshire that legally produced Pfas-containing firefighting foam between 1976 and 2024. Photograph: Rob Whitrow/Rob Whitrow/Ends Report People in North Yorkshire town found to...

Government borrowing higher than expected in February 7 minutes ago Share Save Share Save Getty Images UK government borrowing rose unexpectedly to £14.3bn in February to the second highest level for that month since records began, official figures show. The...

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...

Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China 49 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images A trio linked with a US technology supplier have been charged over a ploy...

OK SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor T.O.P, a former member of boy group BIGBANG, will release his first solo studio album next month, marking the 20th anniversary of his debut, his agency said Friday. T.O.P will drop "Another Dimension"...

OK SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares opened almost 1 percent higher Friday amid hopes the U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected. A dealing room at Hana...

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps 41 minutes ago Share Save Malcolm Prior , Rural affairs producer and Jenny Kumah , Rural affairs correspondent Share Save Christopher Furlong/Getty Images A notorious tip in Wigan has been earmarked...

OK SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Budget Minister nominee Park Hong-keun said Friday the introduction of a universal basic income scheme should be prepared over the long term, while pledging fiscal support for vulnerable youths. "Although it is difficult to...

OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy remains on a recovery path, but downside risks are increasing due to the situation in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Friday. The Ministry of Finance and...

Jang Kyung-tae of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), who is facing sexual harassment allegations, said Friday he will leave the party and seek to prove his innocence. Jang made the announcement a day after a police review panel recommended that...

OK SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top search engine operator Naver Corp. said Friday it will offer a special map service tailored to this week's comeback concert by K-pop sensation BTS, helping fans locate information desks and other...

President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his expectation for Japan to "step up" to support the United States, as the U.S. military strives to keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing war against...

In a report published by KPMG last year , the accountancy multinational counted 2,100 start-ups in Colombia, up 24% from the year before. "The country is in second position among the best start-up ecosystems in Latin America after Brazil," says...

Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels 16 minutes ago Share Save Navin Singh Khadka Environment correspondent Share Save Getty Images Reports suggest a spike in firewood sales in parts of India Shipping disruptions...

OK SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on March 20. Korean-language dailies -- Vicious cycle of retaliatory attacks on energy facilities; oil prices soar again (Kyunghyang Shinmun) -- Conflict in...

Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations 2 hours ago Share Save Nardine Saad Los Angeles Share Save Getty Images Taylor Frankie Paul had recently been promoting the new series The new season of dating show The...

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...

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through? 10 minutes ago Share Save Kayleen Devlin, Tom Edgington, Yi Ma BBC Verify Share Save Getty Images Just under 100 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz...

In the days before the Persian new year festival of Nowruz, Iranians would usually be excitedly preparing. "We'd be busy getting ready … cleaning the house, shopping for new clothes, sweets and snacks," says Mina, a woman in her 50s...

OK (ATTN: UPDATES with fan's remarks; ADDS byline) By Lee Haye-ah and Kim Seong-hun SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Shops and restaurants in downtown Seoul were adorned in purple Thursday as businesses eagerly embraced the symbolic color of K-pop group...

OK The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- ■ (2nd LD) Korean won plunges to new 17-yr low against U.S. dollar as Iran crisis persists SEOUL -- The South Korean...

OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details in paras 2-5, photo) By Kim Boram and Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Lisa Su, chief executive officer (CEO) of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Inc., met with officials from the South...

OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged police to review all reported stalking cases and swiftly implement measures to protect victims amid criticism over the police's failure to prevent a recent...

OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; ADDS more details, comments in 2-3, 8, 11) SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell sharply to its weakest level in 17 years against the U.S. dollar Thursday amid intensifying...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the United States has no "definitive" time frame on ending the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, stressing "we are winning on our terms," while rejecting media speculation that the U.S. is moving toward an...

President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his expectation for Japan to "step up" to support the United States, as the U.S. military strives to keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing war against...

President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his expectation for Japan to "step up" to support the United States, as the U.S. military strives to keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing war against...

OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Most members of K-pop boy band The Boyz have demanded their exclusive contracts with their agency One Hundred be terminated, but on Thursday, it said it would not accept their request. Local law firm...