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US President Donald Trump landed in South Korea on Wednesday for the final part of his Asia trip, expressing optimism over reaching a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping after summit talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Trump left Tokyo for South Korea just hours after North Korea test-fired a nuclear-capable cruise missile. The US president is set to address a summit of CEOs and meet with Lee in Gyeongju on Wednesday. South Korea’s presidential office said it would welcome Trump with a replica gold crown and award him with the “Grand Order of Mugunghwa,” the country’s highest decoration. Are relations between the US…

It’s the darkest time of the year. You’re out walking, the sun has already gone down. Suddenly, out of the shadows, a black cat darts across your path. If you’re superstitious, you might draw back uneasily — after all, black cats are seen by many as a sign of impending bad luck, especially if the cat crosses from left to right. With their piercing eyes, dark glossy coats and graceful, stealthy movements, black cats have an air of mystery about them. In many cultures, they’re a symbol of the supernatural.With their intense, luminous eyes, black cats are a striking embodiment…

Amazon said on Tuesday that it would reduce its corporate workforce by roughly 14,000 people, as part of wider restructuring driven in part by the online retail giant’s investment in artificial intelligence.  The company said in a note to employees that was also posted on its website that the cuts would help with “further reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and shifting resources to ensure we’re investing in our biggest bets and what matters most to our customers’ current and future needs.”  Restructuring after the COVID delivery boom Amazon is in the process of adapting to demand that’s slightly lower than at…

Stripped of its context, it seemed an ordinary moment. A player tumbling to the ground. A referee’s whistle. A penalty scored. An early lead. But as Manozh Noori raised a fist to the sky to celebrate her first international goal in her first international game, the significance to her and her teammates was overwhelming. “It was the moment of happiness for everyone,” Noori told DW after the match. “All of my teammates came to me and hugged me. It was such a great moment for all of us. I dedicate this goal to all of those in Afghanistan, because they deserve happiness.”…

Israeli forces have received a coffin containing the remains of another deceased hostage and brought it to Israel, the IDF confirmed late on Monday in a Telegram post. The body was transferred to Israeli forces in Gaza via the Red Cross, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a separate statement. “All of the hostages’ families have been updated accordingly, and our hearts are with them in this difficult hour. The effort to return our hostages is ongoing and will not cease until the last hostage is returned,” the statement said. The coffin has been taken to the national forensic…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Takaichi met Trump in Tokyo on Tuesday, where the two discussed economic and security issues. “In such a short period of time the world started to enjoy more peace,” Takaichi told reporters through an interpreter. “I myself was so impressed and inspired by you Mr. President.” Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize Since his return to power in January, Trump has been increasingly focused on the Nobel Peace Prize. He has claimed to have ended several…

10/27/2025October 27, 2025German intelligence chief warns of rising espionage on landmark anniversaryGermany’s domestic intelligence chief Sinan Selen has described espionage and sabotage as among the biggest current threats facing the country, according to remarks published by the German news agency DPA. Selen said the security situation had shifted and intensified over the past decade, requiring greater focus and prioritization by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV). The Cologne-based agency, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Monday with a ceremony at Germany’s Interior Ministry in Berlin. Selen said the agency’s main concerns included multipolar threats, espionage, sabotage,…

Factories shut for over a month and suppliers suffered in particular. A report puts the costs at around $2.5 billion, making it the most economically damaging cyber event ever to hit the UK.

Thousands of pilgrims flocked to Romania’s capital to consecrate religious paintings inside the world’s largest Orthodox Christian church. The People’s Salvation Cathedral, known as the National Cathedral, was opened after 15 years of construction as worshippers and officials arrived in droves. At its highest point the cathedral stands more than 125 meters (410 feet) and has an interior capacity for 5,000 worshippers in the conservative country. The cathedral’s interior has been covered with frescoes and mosaics depicting saints and icons, which cover an area of 17,800 square meters (191,000 square feet), according the National Cathedral’s website.  The consecration was viewed by thousands of worshippersImage: Lucian…

California Governor Gavin Newsom said he is considering a run for US president in 2028 and will make a decision after the 2026 midterm elections. In an interview on CBS, Newsom said he would “be lying otherwise” if he denied considering a presidential campaign. “I’m looking forward to who presents themselves in 2028 and who meets that moment. And that’s the question for the American people,” he said in the interview that aired on Sunday. Newsom vs Trump Newsom was the mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and has been the governor of California since 2019.  The Democrat…