Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners
Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners 44 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Esyllt Carr Business reporter Gabriel Mello About 1.3 million UK homeowners may face higher mortgage payments by the end...
Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship
And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship April 1, 2026 7:22 AM ET By Brittney Melton Trump's Iran Endgame, War Economy, SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case Listen · 13:03 13:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed < iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-116034/nx-s1-mx-5769797-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"...
Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m UK households, says Bank of England
Photograph: Linda Nylind/The Guardian Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m UK households, says Bank of England Financial policy committee makes warning over ‘Trumpflation’ rises, as average two-year fixed rate hits 5.84% Business live – latest updates The...
Video The science behind how astronauts’ bodies respond in space - ABC News
March 31, 2026 Additional Live Streams Additional Live Streams Live ABC News Live Live View of NASA's Artemis II rocket at Kennedy Space Center ahead of scheduled launch on April 1st Live View of Beirut skyline Live Severe weather chances...
Administration must restore legal status for thousands of immigrants, judge rules
Administration must restore legal status for thousands of immigrants, judge rules The ruling covers immigrants who came to the U.S. through a Biden-era pathway. By Armando Garcia March 31, 2026, 6:33 PM The Trump administration must restore the legal status...
Ashes from Pompeii shed light on rituals in ancient Rome
Credit: Courtesy of the Ministero della Cultura – Parco Archeologico di Pompei Access through your institution Buy or subscribe People in the Roman city of Pompeii, Italy, burnt aromatic resins imported from as far away as sub‑Saharan Africa and India...
Iran hits Israel after Trump says US will end war 'soon'
https://p.dw.com/p/5BT7u At least seven people were killed in two Israeli strikes in the Beirut area Image: Alkis Konstantinidis/REUTERS Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Israel says a Hezbollah commander was among at...
Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world – but are the measures even working?
Since Australia’s social media ban, under-16s who have managed to bypass age checks are no longer given the bare minimum of safety features the platforms have included for teenagers. Photograph: StockPlanets/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Since Australia’s social media...
Gov't vows continued consultation with U.S. over USTR report on trade barriers | Yonhap News Agency
The ministry said the USTR expanded its overall scope of assessment on foreign trade barriers in this year's report, newly incorporating sections on non-market policies and practices, as well as labor and environmental issues. Last month, the USTR launched consecutive...
Major banks' household loans fall again in March amid tough curbs | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Household loans by major banks fell again in March amid continued strict regulations, industry data showed on Wednesday. Outstanding household loans from the country's five major banks -- KB Kookmin, Woori, Hana, Shinhan and...
Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Maggie Kang, co-director of the Oscar-winning "KPop Demon Hunters," said the mega-hit animated film's sequel will be bigger in scale with plenty in store for fans. "I would like to keep...
S. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Indonesia on Wednesday forged an agreement to expand exchanges in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and cooperate in addressing global issues through the use of related technology, the science ministry said....
Should you book holiday flights now considering jet fuel price spikes? | Euronews
Tourists planning summer holidays face a difficult decision as the disruptions to global oil supplies, caused by the conflict in the Middle East, have spiked jet fuel prices leading to increases in flight costs that are passed on to passengers....
Yonhap News Summary | Yonhap News Agency
Lee shared a news article on the social media platform X that raised concerns among one-house owners, as the government imposed fresh mortgage curbs for owners of multiple homes in Seoul and its neighboring areas. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260401004700315?section=national/politics ----------------- ■ (LEAD) S....
National Museum of Korea ranks 3rd globally in visitor numbers in 2025 | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea ranked third in the world for visitor numbers in 2025, surpassing the British Museum and New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, according to industry data. The South Korean museum...
Science ministry launches agentic AI consultative body with LG, Kakao | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry on Wednesday launched a consultative body with leading South Korean technology firms to discuss strategies to foster the growth of the agentic artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The ministry...
(3rd LD) Gov't to reopen all border walking trails for this year | Yonhap News Agency
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said in a joint press release with related government offices that the trails, collectively known as the DMZ Peace Trail, will be open from April 17 to Nov. 30. Command, which administers the...
Media watchdog chief asks Google for efforts to support small app developers | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The media watchdog chief on Wednesday called on Google to pursue shared growth in South Korea's application ecosystem as the U.S. tech giant moves to revamp its commission policy for its app market. Kim...
Samsung Biologics acquires GSK's U.S. facility for US$280 mln | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, said Wednesday it has acquired a U.S. manufacturing facility from British pharmaceutical firm GSK plc for US$280 million. The facility in Rockville, Maryland, has a production...
Apple improves iPhone's emergency location-sharing service for S. Korean users | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- U.S. tech giant Apple Inc. has improved an emergency location-sharing feature on iPhones for South Korean users at the request of the Seoul government, officials said Wednesday. The agreement was reached...
Samsung raises price tags on foldable models due to production cost hike | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. has increased the prices of its foldable smartphones, reflecting rising memory chip prices and the recent volatility in the foreign exchange market, industry sources said Wednesday. The retail price of the...
(LEAD) Gov't to reopen all border walking trails for this year | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline and lead to clarify the program's reopening for this year; REPLACES background info in paras 3, 5) SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- All 12 peace-themed walking routes near the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas will...
(2nd LD) Gov't to reopen all border walking trails for this year | Yonhap News Agency
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said in a joint press release with related government offices that the trails, collectively known as the DMZ Peace Trail, will be open from April 17 to Nov. 30. This image, provided by...
Lenders forced to further limit household loan growth, not to extend loans to owners of multiple homes | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- All local lenders in South Korea will be forced to further tighten their household lending this year and not extend loans to owners of multiple homes, the financial regulator said Wednesday, in a stepped-up...
Gov't to reopen all border walking trails | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- All 12 peace-themed walking routes near the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas will reopen this month, the government announced Wednesday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said in a joint press release...
Netflix app downloads surge on BTS livestream concert in Seoul | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Weekly downloads of the Netflix application in South Korea rose sharply last month, driven by a livestreamed concert by K-pop superstars BTS in Seoul, industry data showed Wednesday. Netflix live broadcast BTS' highly anticipated...
US wrong to negotiate, Iranian regime 'not trustworthy,' Iranian opposition leader says | Euronews
By  Maria Tadeo  &  Estelle Nilsson-Julien Published on 31/03/2026 - 20:42 GMT+2 • Updated 21:03 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Speaking to...
How North Korea is using Belarus to deepen ties with Russia
A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence. Kim expressed solidarity with the Belarusian leadership "for achieving the socio-political stability and...
S. Korea coach pleased with defensive effort in friendly loss to Austria | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Even after his players suffered their second straight loss in a World Cup tuneup match, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo noted the team's overall growth and stronger defensive effort in...
A Palworld horror-themed dating sim spinoff is on the way
Pocketpair Palworld developer Pocketpair just announced a bizarre spinoff called Palworld: More Than Just Pals. This looks to be a dating sim with horror elements in which you can romance the various Pals from the original game. The gameplay description...