World News Review

Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:29:42 -0500

The decision will end 400 years of the company's letter service, and postboxes will disappear from June.

Mozambique police fire on protestors with opposition leader’s location unknown

Reuters — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:28:35 -0500

Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people.

WATCH: 'Lavanado' spotted spinning as Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:26:47 -0500

The latest eruption of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii brought more than tall bursts of fiery red lava and billowing smoke: A so-called "lavanado" was spotted spinning inside the crater.

TSMC is ‘not afraid’ of losing US chip subsidies

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:08:55 -0500

Chief executive seeks to reassure investors after Donald Trump’s call for the $52bn chips act to be repealed

Ukrainians call Trump's halt to vital intel 'pathetic' as Europe's leaders discuss Kyiv's defense

Anastasiia Parafeniuk — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:08:32 -0500

Ukraine has enough weapons to fight Russia unaffected for a few weeks, but President Trump’s cessation of intelligence-sharing will cost lives Ukrainians said.

Companies are failing to convince staff of AI benefits

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:00:27 -0500

Chatbots are part of working life but many employees say the opportunities are still unclear

Swiss industrial giant says Trump tariffs will create ‘inflationary environment’

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:00:17 -0500

Also in today’s newsletter, just 36 companies accounted for half of global emissions in 2023

Trump’s tariffs are America’s own worst enemy

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:57:44 -0500

The White House reprieve on auto levies shows how self-inflicted damage beats retaliation from trading partners

North Korea halts foreign tourism weeks after reopening to Western visitors

Peter Guo — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:39:00 -0500

North Korea has once again closed its borders, suspending foreign tourism just weeks after the secretive state welcomed its first Western visitors in five years.

Russia blasts 'threat' from France's Macron as it mends fences with Washington

Reuters — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:36:17 -0500

Russia ruled out European proposals to send peacekeepers to Ukraine and said that French President Macron had threatened it by suggesting it was a menace.

UK construction activity falls at fastest pace since 2020

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:31:59 -0500

PMI index declines to five-year low as housebuilding plummets

Leonardo chief says Trump has given Europe ‘unprecedented’ urgency on defence

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:30:23 -0500

Italian group signs new joint venture with Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar

'Blood on your hands': Mayors from 'sanctuary cities' grilled during House hearing

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:28:26 -0500

The Mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City testified in front of the House Oversight Committee during a blockbuster hearing on sanctuary cities

Lord Lee: ‘cut cash Isa allowance in half’

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:15:51 -0500

Isa millionaire urges curbs on popular saving products to support UK stocks

Seven & i set to list North American 7-Eleven store business

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:15:20 -0500

Japanese group also planning $13bn share buyback and non-core assets sale under new chief as it fights takeover

Trump administration hit with over 100 lawsuits since inauguration

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:14:57 -0500

More than 100 federal lawsuits have been filed since the inauguration, taking aim at Trump administration policies.

Making Europe’s defence spending great again

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:17 -0500

Where there is a will (to boost military capabilities), there is a way

Return of the two Europes

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:17 -0500

Donald Trump’s turn to Moscow is restoring the geography of the cold war

Russia hits Zelenskyy's hometown with ballistic missile amid US aid freeze

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:53:33 -0500

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there can be "no pause" in pressure on Russia after another night of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

Netanyahu government seeks to remove Israel’s attorney-general

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:35:13 -0500

Move to target Gali Baharav-Miara set to deepen long-running crisis over democratic norms and rule of law

7 injured by 'abnormally' dropped bombs during South Korean military drill

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:32:49 -0500

Annual U.S.-South Korea joint exercise are scheduled to begin this month.

EU leaders in emergency meeting on region’s defence and Ukraine crisis

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:30:56 -0500

Europe’s backing for Kyiv faces resistance from Orbán as Trump turns US-European relations on their head

42 endangered live lizards seized at Hong Kong airport

Peter Guo — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:29:03 -0500

A total of 42 endangered live lizards have been seized by customs officials at Hong Kong International Airport, the government said.

General's arrest violates South Sudan peace deal, opposition says

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:24:35 -0500

Two close allies of the vice-president, a bitter rival of the president, are arrested.

Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai finishes testifying in national security trial

Reuters — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:16:41 -0500

Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai finished testifying in court in a landmark national security trial where he stands accused of colluding with foreign forces and sedition.

Fiji amateurs prepare for Hail Mary shot at qualifying for World Cup

Reuters — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:14:22 -0500

Preparing an amateur squad featuring police officers, builders and transport workers, Fiji manager Rob Sherman is under no illusions about the task at hand as the Pacific islanders look to pull off the unthinkable and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

South Korean jet accidentally drops bombs on civilian area amid joint U.S. drills

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:09:26 -0500

A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area in Pocheon during a training exercise with the U.S. military. The bombs “abnormally” released by the KF-16 fighter jet fell outside a firing range, according to the South Korea air force, injuring at least 15 people.

What does the Department of Education do - and can Trump dismantle it?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:02:24 -0500

The president has pledged to eliminate the federal agency that oversees the US education system.

Hamas brushes off Trump's threat, will only free hostages in return for lasting truce

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:59:17 -0500

The Hamas militant group has brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

Global bond sell-off deepens as Germany jolts markets

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:53:40 -0500

German borrowing costs climb as yields also rise across Eurozone and Japan

U.S. charges Chinese hackers and government officials in broad cybercrime campaign

The Associated Press — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:43:11 -0500

Twelve Chinese nationals have been charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. agencies and universities, the Justice Department said.

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:32:43 -0500

The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be "dead" if they held hostages.

High-rise flats could help Labour hit its housing target

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:30:17 -0500

The government must tackle leasehold and encourage high-density development

Russian strike kills 4 in Ukraine amid US aid, intelligence freeze

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:27:21 -0500

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there can be "no pause" in pressure on Russia after another night of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

Sexual harassment petition against Nigeria's senate president dismissed

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:18:06 -0500

A senator accused Godswill Akpabio of harassing her - allegations he denied.

Visa and Mastercard face regulatory action over lack of competition

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:47:00 -0500

UK payments regulator says card duopoly’s sharp fee increases are costing businesses £170mn extra a year

Pope is resting after another ‘tranquil’ night in hospital, Vatican says

Reuters — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:42:31 -0500

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for almost three weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another “tranquil” night and is still resting, the Vatican said Thursday.

US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:37:09 -0500

The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for each hacked email inbox.

Tech cash flows to the US and VinFast slashes prices

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:31:55 -0500

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Carmakers win break from Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:25:05 -0500

Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada.

Watch: Australia's east coast braces for Cyclone Alfred

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:22:34 -0500

It's the first cyclone to hit the region in since Cyclone Zoe in 1974.

NZ fires envoy to UK who questioned Trump's grasp of history

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:52:27 -0500

Phil Goff asked if Trump "understands history" as he contrasted him with Sir Winston Churchill.

South Korean jet accidentally bombs church during drills

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:12:09 -0500

South Korea's Air Force has apologised for the incident, which is under investigation.

The Trump put is bad

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:30:16 -0500

Plus calm credit and paper pulped

15 injured in South Korea after bombs accidentally hit civilian area during military training

Stella Kim — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:23:27 -0500

At least seven people were injured in South Korea after a fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training linked to joint military drills with the United States, officials said.

The UK’s inflationary basket case

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:00:16 -0500

It all keeps adding up / We think we’re cracking up

Why Germany’s defence splurge pushes EU allies to follow suit

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:00:16 -0500

Also in this newsletter: cranking up the pressure on low-cost parcels

Trump preparing executive order to dissolve Department of Education: Sources

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:52:15 -0500

President Trump is expected to direct his secretary of education to dissolve the Department of Education by executive order this week, sources said.

South Korean Fighter Jet Accidentally Drops Bombs on Civilians During Training Exercise

Associated Press — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:45:00 -0500

SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training Thursday, reportedly injuring seven people.

The MK-82 bombs “abnormally” released by the KF-16 fighter jet fell outside a firing range, causing unspecified civilian damages, the air force said in a statement.

The air force said it will establish a committee to investigate why the accident happened and examine the scale of civilian damages. It said the fighter jet was taking part in the air force’s joint live-firing drills with the army.

The air force apologized for causing civilian damages and expressed hopes for a speedy recovery of the injured people. It said it will actively offer compensation and other necessary steps for victims.

The air force statement didn’t say where the accident happened. But South Korean media reported it occurred in Pocheon, a city close to the border with North Korea.

Yonhap news agency reported five civilians and two soldiers were injured. Yonhap said the conditions of two of the injured were serious but not life-threatening. It also said seven buildings were damaged.

South Korean Fighter Jet Accidentally Drops Bombs on Civilians During Training Drill With U.S.

HYUNG-JIN KIM / AP — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:45:00 -0500

SEOUL — Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the U.S. military Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said.

The MK-82 bombs released by the KF-16 fighter jets fell outside a firing range, causing civilian damage, the air force said in a statement.

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The air force said it will establish a committee to investigate why the accident happened and examine the scale of the civilian damage. It said the fighter jets were taking part in the one-day firing drill with the U.S. military.

An unidentified air force official told local reporters that a pilot of one of the KF-16s put in a wrong coordinate for a bombing site. An unidentified Defense Ministry official also told reporters that more investigation was needed to find why the second KF-16 also dropped bombs on a civilian area.

The contents of the officials’ briefing were shared with foreign media.

The air force apologized and expressed hopes for a speedy recovery of the injured people. It said it will actively offer compensation and take other necessary steps.

The accident happened in Pocheon, a city close to the heavily armed border with North Korea.

In a televised briefing, Pocheon Mayor Paek Young-hyun called the bombings “awful” and urged the military to halt drills in the city until it formulates reliable steps that can prevent a recurrence. He said that Pocheon, a city of 140,000 people, provides three major firing ranges for the South Korean and U.S. militaries.

The military later said it has decided to suspend all live-fire drills across South Korea. Observers say the military will resume firing exercises after it learns the exact cause of Thursday’s accident and maps out steps to prevent recurrences.

Pocheon’s disaster response department said six civilians and two soldiers were injured and were being treated at hospitals. Four of the injured—all civilians—were in serious condition, the department said. Two of the seriously injured are foreigners—one from Thailand and the other from Myanmar.

Three houses, a Catholic church and a greenhouse were partially damaged but they did not appear to have been directly hit by the bombs, according to the Pocheon department.