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Eindhoven chipmaker NXP is partnering with Taiwanese TSMC giant to expand a billion-dollar factory in Singapore for the Chinese market.

A search is underway in the village of Marguerite, Pennsylvania for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard who disappeared while looking for her cat. Police suspect she may have fallen into a sinkhole discovered in the vicinity.

Recent cable breaks in Finland have raised concerns, with one cable intentionally damaged near Helsinki and investigations ongoing for another break. The Finnish government is closely monitoring the situation, with authorities cooperating with Sweden. This incident comes after previous disruptions in the Nordic region, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.

Replicas of a sword from the Harry Potter franchise have been recalled in Japan as they violate the country's weapon law.

The anonymous house doctor of Dominique Pelicot played down his own role in the case, stating 'He would have succeeded anyway'.

The Syrian civil war has intensified with various groups fighting against each other in Syria. The conflict has escalated with a major rebel offensive, leading to renewed clashes in the country.

A bear managed to evade capture in a supermarket for two days before being caught by Japanese police.

A storm sweeping over Greece has claimed the lives of at least two people and caused damage to roads and buildings.

A police report holds former Brazil president responsible for thwarted coup, accusing Bolsonaro of actively participating in the plot.

French police are searching for 13-year-old Morgane from Pabu, who went missing after a heated argument with her parents over her phone.

China strongly condemns the visit of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to the American state of Hawaii, stating that it will take resolute countermeasures against the recent US arms sales to Taiwan.

Residents remain cautious to return despite ceasefire in place, impacting both human and animal life in the area.

Serbia denies involvement in an explosion near a power plant in Kosovo, as accusations from Kosovo are deemed unfounded. The incident has sparked tensions between the two nations.

Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have seized half of the city of Aleppo according to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Syrian army is said to be retreating from the city.

A recent study revealed that prehistoric humans were not alone, based on footprints found in Kenya.

A camper who went missing for fifty days suddenly reappears in the wilderness, saying 'I am Sam', after being given up for dead.

Three occupants of a car lost their lives in India after their navigation system directed them to a bridge that was still under construction.

Castle Sterckshof in Antwerp is up for sale again, but this time at a reduced price of 500,000 euros. However, there's a catch for potential buyers.

A 17-year-old girl, Milena Shevelyova, was found lifeless in a pigsty in the Krasnoyarsk region. Police initially thought she was attacked by a pig, but now the neighbor is a suspect.

China is becoming increasingly uneasy about the growing friendship between Russia and North Korea, raising concerns about potential military actions in the region.

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon brings a sigh of relief to the Middle East. However, challenges lie ahead as Donald Trump's presidency approaches.

Eight hostel employees have been arrested by the police in Laos after six tourists died from toxic alcohol consumption.

During a rocket test in southern Japan, a fire broke out due to an abnormality. The test was conducted on a remote island belonging to Kagoshima province.

European countries express concern over potential decline in US support for Kiev due to escalating conflict in Ukraine.

Ukrainian troops now occupy just over half of the territory they conquered earlier this year in the Russian region of Koersk. They are fighting to maintain a strong negotiating position.

A party town in Laos has decided to stop distributing shots following the deaths of several tourists from methanol poisoning. At least six people have died in the party town in Laos.

Thieves broke into a pigeon loft belonging to breeder Tom Van Gaver in the Belgian village of Moortsele, stealing five top racing pigeons known internationally for their excellence.

Regional President Carlos Mazón of Valencia, the region most affected by the devastating floods three weeks ago, has dismissed the regional Minister of Justice and Interior Affairs, Salomé Pradas, due to negligence in taking preventive measures before the storm and subsequent floods.

The recent arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court have placed Israel under further scrutiny, leading to concerns of increased isolation on the international stage.

An Argentinian farmer in the province of Chubut has been sentenced to three years in prison for killing over a hundred penguin chicks.