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[World Class] Ewha seeks global edge through women’s leadership, research

Behind each university’s global ambitions are choices about what to preserve, what to develop and where to go next. In “World Class,” The Korea Herald interviews leaders of Korean universities about the strengths they are cultivating and the futures they envision. — Ed. For Ewha Womans University President Lee Hyang…

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Cold blast brings springtime snow to alpine regions as temperatures plummet across Australia’s south-east

Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Hotham all recorded falls, along with Kunanyi/Mount Wellington in TasmaniaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSnow blanketed parts of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania across the weekend as an unseasonal cold blast whipped through Australia’s south-east, but fo…

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Wife of NBA fan kicked out in viral moment by Luka Dončić responds to the incident

Three days after a fan went viral because Luka Dončić had him removed from the game for passing the ball back to the referee with too much force, finally has an update on the incident. Kellie DeMarco, who is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and now works as a motivational speaker made a post on...

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ICE Deported 'Brian' - Months Later He Was Back Fleecing Seattle Homeowners, And He's One Of Dozens

ICE Deported 'Brian' - Months Later He Was Back Fleecing Seattle Homeowners, And He's One Of Dozens The bearded man in the cowboy hat who talked his way onto Seattle porches as "Brian" was, according to a KING 5 investigation, an Irishman ICE had already arrested in Boston and deported to Ireland on July 16, 2025. F…

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Lee Hae-in wins bronze at season's first senior Grand Prix event with triple axel

South Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in of Korea University won the bronze medal in the women's singles competition at her first International Skating Union (ISU) senior Grand Prix event of the season. Lee earned 143.30 points in the free skate at the Cup of China, the third event of the 2026-27 ISU Grand Prix series,…

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UAE rescues 22 people from burning cargo ship in Sea of Oman

UAE rescues 22 people from burning cargo ship in Sea of Oman The United Arab Emirates National Guard said on Sunday that it has rescued 22 people, all of whom are of Arab nationals, after a fire broke out on a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations on Saturday said it had receive…

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Lee Jae-sung has goal ruled out as Kim Min-jae remains on bench in Bayern victory

South Korean national team midfielder Lee Jae-sung of Mainz 05 had a goal ruled out against Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich, while compatriot Kim Min-jae remained on the bench, preventing a head-to-head encounter between the two players. Lee started Saturday's home match against Bayern in the ninth round of the …

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La Bohème review – Opera Australia’s new take on Puccini is a lush frenzy of visual excess

Regent theatre, MelbourneDirector Constantine Costi has transformed Paris into a medieval panopticon worthy of Ken Russell, but the lavish opulence makes way for genuine emotionGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe world of opera can sometimes resemble a very posh if slightly deranged merry-go-round: a madd…

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Saudi authorities say danger passes in Dammam, al-Ahsa and Abqaiq

Saudi authorities say danger passes in Dammam, al-Ahsa and Abqaiq The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense said the danger in the city of Dammam and the provinces of al-Ahsa and Abqaiq has now passed. Minutes earlier, the directorate issued alerts warning of “potential danger” in Dammam, Abqaiq, and Dhahran, a…

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Paraguay's pro-Israel former president taken into custody over banking crisis

Paraguay's pro-Israel former president taken into custody over banking crisis Paraguayan prosecutors charged pro-Israel ex-president Santiago Pena and took him into custody Saturday over a banking crisis that saw millions cut off from their money and sparked major protests. Pena, Paraguay's youngest-ever president, …

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LG Electronics secures industry-first top safety certification for automotive module

LG Electronics said Sunday that its vehicle communications control module had received the highest automotive functional safety rating, becoming the first in the industry to achieve the certification for the component. The South Korean tech giant said the module earned Automotive Safety Integrity Level D certificati…

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China US$300 dating app ‘marriage-or-refund’ guarantee sparks intense online buzz

In China’s competitive dating market, a new matchmaking start-up is staking its revenue on a bold wager: find true love, or get every penny back. Launched in July, Liangpei AI charges an annual membership fee of 2,000 yuan (US$300), which is fully refundable if a user remains unmarried after three years. The offer i…

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Hegseth Authorizes National Guard To Use Military Vehicles, Boats, Patrol Cars In DC

Hegseth Authorizes National Guard To Use Military Vehicles, Boats, Patrol Cars In DC Authored by Timothy Frudd via The Epoch Times,Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has issued new guidance authorizing the National Guard to use military tactical vehicles, dozens of patrol cars, boat assets, and other equipment to support…

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