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North Korea said on Monday it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test the country’s nuclear deterrence, days after it showed apparent progress in the construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine. The official Korean Central News Agency reported that the missile launches occurred off the country’s west coast on Sunday in the presence of leader Kim Jong-un. State media shared photos of the missiles being fired and hitting a target. It said Kim expressed “great...

Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.

Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.

Brian J. Cole Jr. said he targeted RNC and DNC because ‘they were in charge,’ according to filing from Jeanine Pirro

A teacher in eastern China has turned her tardy students into an online sensation after transforming their punishment into a viral dance performance. When several 15-year-old boys from Dezhou, Shandong province arrived late for class, their teacher, surnamed Feng, came up with a creative and lighthearted idea. Instead of a typical reprimand, she made the boys stand on a podium and shake their bodies to the 2009 hit Mistake. For many young listeners, the catchy melody and sincere yet somewhat...

Josh Allen sailed a 2-point conversion attempt wide of open receiver Khalil Shakir in the back of the end zone with 5 seconds remaining, and the Philadelphia Eagles hung on for a 13-12 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.

With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.

With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.

Hong Kong authorities have distributed about 30 per cent of a HK$4.1 billion (US$528 million) fund set up for residents affected by last month’s deadly fire, along with more than 45,000 donated items. A spokeswoman for the Home and Youth Bureau said: “The total financial commitment of the various support measures in place so far is around HK$1.2 billion, accounting for about 30 per cent of the support fund.” She was referring to the Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which comprises...

Hong Kong is expected to see a rise in bond issuance across multiple currencies in 2026, driven by rising demand for non-US dollar assets amid geopolitical tensions and government initiatives to strengthen the city’s capital markets, according to industry players. As part of efforts to promote the local bond market, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched a blueprint in September to expand yuan-linked products and widen the investor base...

The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.