A newly published National Security Strategy has raised questions about bringing back conscription in the UK, and now an expert has warned this measure could be ‘absolutely vital’ 16:02, 25 Jun 2025Updated 16:27, 25 Jun 2025 As an alarming government dossier warns that Brits “must actively prepare” for war, many have have been left wondering … Read more
A worker puts konbu sea weed on rice on the riceball production line at the processing factory of Fuji Foods Co., in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan, on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Riceballs are one of the 7-Eleven Japan’s most important products, with more than 2 billion sold each year. Photographer: Noriko Hayashi/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg … Read more
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam will remove the death penalty for eight offenses starting next month, including embezzlement and activities aimed at overthrowing the government, parliament said Wednesday, sparing the life of a tycoon in a $12 billion fraud case. The National Assembly, the country’s lawmaking body, unanimously ratified the amendment to the Criminal Code earlier … Read more
Mark Rutte, who has been Secretary General of NATO since October 2024, referred to Donald Trump as “Daddy” when he praised the US President’s approach to the Iran-Israel ceasefire 04:24, 26 Jun 2025Updated 04:36, 26 Jun 2025 It appeared NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called Donald Trump ‘Daddy’ – but he denies this(Image: Getty Images) … Read more
Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 27, 2025. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to increase its support for Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. “I hope … Read more
WASHINGTON — Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington, D.C.’s nonvoting delegate in the House, told NBC News on Wednesday she was going to seek another term in Congress. A short while later, her office walked back the remarks. It was the second time that’s happened this month. Speaking to NBC News on Wednesday, Norton said, “Yeah, I’m … Read more
A tiny 2cm-long drone used for ‘special missions on the battlefield’ has been unveiled by Chinese scientists – while the Prime Minister has warned of how technology could embolden an attack on UK soil China has unveiled a tiny mosquito-sized drone designed for ‘special missions on the battlefield’(Image: China NUDT) China has unveiled a futuristic … Read more
A semiconductor wafer is on display at Touch Taiwan, an annual display exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 16, 2025. Ann Wang | Reuters Chip stocks in Asia rose Thursday, after artificial intelligence darling Nvidia’s shares hit a record close to reclaim the title of the world’s most valuable company. Shares of South Korea’s SK Hynix, … Read more
Former “Blue’s Clues” host Steve Burns is starting a podcast that aims to continue conversations from the iconic Nickelodeon show, except now for grown-ups. Burns, 51, who hosted “Blue’s Clues” from 1996 to 2002, is coming out with a new podcast this fall called “Alive” with Lemonada Media, according to a YouTube video he shared … Read more
A total of 22 viruses were found after researchers looked at the insides of bats’ kidneys in the Yunnan province, raising concerns over the health of the world’s population The bats were studied across four years [stock](Image: Getty Images) A staggering 20 new viruses have been discovered in bats in China that could seriously impact … Read more