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Why is North Korea fortifying its border with South Korea?

A row over a landmine blast and a threat to resume loudspeaker broadcasts has highlighted Kim Jong-un’s military ambitions Last week North Korea hit the headlines with a vow to fire up its loudspeaker systems to blare propaganda into the South, but the latest dispute comes against a backdrop of militarisation of the border by Kim Jong-un that has been years in the making. Since April 2024, North Korea has been working on building a permanent fortified border through the demilitarised zone (DMZ) that divides the two sides, work that has led to a mine explosion that injured three South Korean so

Indians turn to start-ups to care for ageing parents as young become more mobile

Changing family structures in India are driving demand for start-ups offering services for eldercare.

France braces for ‘very high risk’ of disorder at Halloween protests

Authorities vow firm action against violence as yellow vest and student movements announce widespread demonstrations.

Dream shakes off scheduling controversy to force WNBA Finals decider

The WNBA Finals will go to a deciding game seven for the first time after Izzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream scored a dominant lunchtime win over Golden State.

Youth want a voice amid controversial fracking and mining proposals

As proposals to mine and frack are put forward in regional Australia, young people say their voices are going unheard.

George Russell determined not to let disappointing F1 season define career

28-year-old still believes he will win world title one day Kimi Antonelli misses media duties with ‘viral illness’ George Russell has insisted he will not let his difficult Formula One season define his career and believes he still has plenty of years left to come back and win the world championship. Russell has been out-driven by his 20-year-old Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in what has been a bruising season for the British driver.

The thunderstorm that arrives like clockwork at 3pm every day

The northern wet season has officially commenced, coinciding with the annual arrival of the Top End's largest resident.

Trump administration attempts to take down leak of ICE personnel data

An Icelandic web company, FlokiNET, has defended the data's publication as satisfying a 'legitimate' public interest.

'Star Trek' star Patrick Stewart dies age 86

The Shakespearean actor landed the role of a lifetime as "Star Trek" Captain Picard. He passed away at age 86.

Australia sitting on unused goldmine of old gigantic tyres

With global rubber consumption set to exceed production this year, recyclers say the 110,000 tonnes of mining tyres buried each year represent millions in potential revenue.

Berlin's Elif Eralp under fire over Der Spiegel interview

Left candidate Elif Eralp has sparked controversy after Der Speigel reported she was advised against mentioning a pro-Palestinian activist for fear of reprisals against her family.

Lagos govt threatens to seal illegal boreholes, prosecute operators

The Lagos State Government warned that anyone intending to drill a borehole or extract groundwater must first obtain the required permits.

There is no other Stella for Ebola, By Azu Ishiekwene

The most expensive thing in Nigeria is not petrol, not food or medicines, not even cement. Nigeria has met Ebola again.

'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next

A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.

Man targeted Muslims, Africans and North Africans, French prosecutors say

Prosecutor Olivier Christen said suspect admitted that he chose the location because it was 'a hotbed for Islamists'.

‘RSS Friends’ registers in U.S. to step up outreach, correct inaccuracies

The RSS Friends, which provided a Georgia address in the registration document, listed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Keshavkunj, New Delhi as its “foreign principal”

Hike to help farmers, says CM; Ashok accuses govt. of placing burden on people

Hike to help farmers, says CM; Ashok accuses govt. of placing burden on people.

3,000 LED street lights to be installed in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai

Blast in explosives godown in Vellore; three vehicles damaged

T.N. govt. to establish five Model Registration Hubs in first phase

to establish five Model Registration Hubs in first phase. Citizens will be able to register property documents and marriages at any hub of their choice, irrespective of the jurisdiction of Sub-Registrar Office; govt.

‘Awesome day’: all aboard Sydney’s new metro stations as the long-awaited extension opens

The crowd was a sea of Sydney metro-themed T-shirts, badges, caps, earrings and sequinned jackets. The 4.31am train on the south-west metro extension left Bankstown on time on Friday, arriving at Sydenham, where the line previously terminated, just over 20 minutes later.

Saras mela resumes after remaining closed on Wednesday

Ennore residents’ report card for govt. flags gaps in wetland restoration, pollution control

Ennore residents’ report card for govt. The report assesses 24 govt.

Wallaby 'incredibly proud' as brother represents Australian Deaf Rugby

Jack Cale knows he has the support of Wallaby brother Charlie and their entire family as he prepares for the World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship.