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Tensions escalate as North Korea uses loudspeakers to create psychological pressure on the residents at the border with South Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on his military to prepare for war in a speech delivered to battalion commanders and instructors in Pyongyang.

The Supreme Court of South Africa has demanded that the police no longer block the entrances to the abandoned gold mine in the city of Stilfontein.

A South Korean man was arrested in Peru for attempting to smuggle over 300 tarantulas out of the country tied to his body. Security at Lima airport noticed 'noticeable bumps' and stopped him.

A group of illegal miners in South Africa refuse to leave a gold mine, fearing deportation if they do. The situation in Stilfontein, a town in a northwestern province of South Africa, sheds light on the issue of illegal mining in the region.

The main opposition leader of South Korea has been sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term for violating the election law.

After the renowned businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, now his brother Salah is also being accused of sexual abuse by several women.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the mass production of drones for attacks, causing concerns in the West and South Korea about the country's increasing military cooperation with Russia.

The new weather phenomenon DANA has once again led to intense rainfall in parts of Spain, causing worries among the residents.

A British environmental group associated with the Labour Party has advised creating dog-free zones as a way to make society more inclusive and anti-racist.

President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea has resumed his golfing activities after a hiatus of eight years, citing the need to engage with President Donald Trump of the United States on the golf course.

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a simple solution to reduce the number of shark attacks on surfers.

Archbishop of Canterbury forced to resign following a report on mishandling of 'grotesque abuse of boys and men' within the Anglican Church.

A homeless man was found dead on the streets of Lyon, France, possibly killed by a concrete block. The incident shows similarities to a prior case in Rotterdam.

American senator Marco Rubio is being tipped as the new Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, with strong views on China, Iran, and NATO.

Argentinian President Javier Milei has fulfilled his promise of tackling bureaucracy in the South American country by abolishing an unnecessary law that designates the president as the godfather or godmother of the seventh child born to a couple.

The recent phone call between Donald Trump and Russian President Putin has sparked controversy over potential violation of the Logan Act. Despite accusations, legal experts suggest prosecution is unlikely.

Since the re-election of Donald Trump, young American women have shown interest in a celibacy trend inspired by their South Korean counterparts, as a form of protest.

Dozens of monkeys have escaped from a research center in the American state of South Carolina, causing concern in the town of Yemassee.

The Chinese military leadership cautions soldiers about the dangers of dating apps and online gambling.

Chinese company Lingkong Tianxing Technology has successfully completed test flights of their supersonic aircraft prototype, aiming to have the first commercial flight in 2027.

With the selection of Kemi Badenoch as the new leader of the Conservative Party, lively debates are anticipated to return to the British Parliament. Badenoch's outspoken nature promises to challenge Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer, injecting energy back into the weekly question sessions.

There is newfound hope for an end to the bloody wars in the Middle East as signs of progress emerge. Eight reasons, including surprising developments such as the Netanyahu son's wedding, indicate a potential shift towards peace.

North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the country, known as the Japanese Sea, according to the South Korean military via Yonhap news agency.

Israel invests in a cutting-edge laser defense system to combat rockets and drones, with some drawbacks.

A recent study reveals that alcohol use is prevalent in almost every ecosystem on Earth, with many animals regularly consuming this intoxicating substance.

Regilio Tuur looks back on the iconic match against Muhammad Ali and shares how it inspired him to become a boxer. Read more on the historical event.

A woman managed to survive for at least six days in the Australian wilderness despite a venomous snake bite until rescue workers brought her to safety on Sunday afternoon. Her disappearance sparked a large-scale rescue effort in and around the Snowy Mountains area.

A birthday party for a girl in the Belgian town of Blanden took an unexpected turn when about four hundred youngsters showed up at her house.

The death toll in the Philippines from floods caused by the powerful tropical storm Trami has risen to 81.