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After surge in young visitors, Gwanaksan faces overcrowding, litter, vandalism
Gwanaksan, one of Seoul’s most popular mountains, is reeling from severe littering after going viral as a lucky landmark among young Koreans, according to online communities Monday.
· Choi Jae-hee
Crackdown targets illegal banners after boy injured by cord
Nationwide inspections to focus on illegal political banners ahead of June 3 local elections
· Yoon Min-sik
Nearly 3 in 10 COVID vaccine doses discarded after expiring: report
South Korea has acquired more than 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines since 2020, but 28.8 percent of them were discarded after reaching their expiration dates, data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency showed Monday.
· Yoon Min-sik
'Motivation to swim faster': Crocodile bites four people before swimming race
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· Dunja Karagic
Rare comet to flash through New Zealand skies – before it disappears for 170,000 years
Over the next two weeks stargazers have a chance to spot the blue-green orb and smudgy tail of comet known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS
· Eva Corlett
DPWH steps up road clearing operations in Albay
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Public Works and Highways has mobilized heavy equipment to clear ash-covered roads in Albay.
· William B. Depasupil
Outgoing Tanzanian envoy touts complementary Tanzania-Korea ties
South Korea and Tanzania's bilateral relations have grown stronger over the past 34 years, and the two nations will continue to be important partners, Tanzania's Ambassador to Korea Togolani Mavura said Thursday.
· Sanjay Kumar
NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Glance
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· The Associated Press
Man charged with murder of five-year-old girl in Alice Springs | Midday News Bulletin 3 May 2026
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Suspected triple murder in Sydney | Evening News Bulletin 3 May 2026
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Bondi attack inquiry to hear of ‘everyday’ antisemitism | Morning News Bulletin 4 May 2026
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Budget won't be war between generations, says treasurer | Midday News Bulletin 4 May 2026
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N. Korean women's soccer club to travel to S. Korea for regional tournament
A North Korean women's soccer club will play a South Korean opponent at a regional tournament to take place near Seoul this month, the sport's governing body here announced Monday.
· Korea Herald
BOK senior official hints at rate hike pivot amid inflation fears
The Bank of Korea may begin considering a shift toward interest rate hikes, signaling a potential end to its easing cycle, as rising inflationary pressures and geopolitical risks cloud the economic outlook, a senior central bank official said Sunday.
· Im Eun-byel
1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility
FORT LAUDERDALE — The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they were safe.
· Associated Press
4 in 10 Korean children prefer play after school, but most end up studying
Over 40 percent of children in Korea want to spend time with friends after school, but more than half attend private academies, known locally as "hagwon."
· Song Seung-hyun
Wildfire tears through hundreds of acres in Arizona
Footage of a wildfire blazing in Buckeye, Arizona was captured on 3 May.
Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive despite crackdown
Officials insist cases are isolated, as South China Morning Post reporter joins tour pressuring visitors to spend on extra activities, items
· Wynna Wong
Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive despite crackdown
Officials insist cases are isolated, as South China Morning Post reporter joins tour pressuring visitors to spend on extra activities, items
· Wynna Wong
Don't confuse the UAE’s prudence with protectionism | The National
It isn’t surprising that the emphasis at this year’s Make it in the Emirates summit, starting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, is to further develop industrial and economic resilience in the UAE as it continues to adapt to an increasingly unpredictable world.
· The National Editorial
Marcos opens Calax segment
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the opening of a new segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax), citing reduced travel time and improved connectivity in South Luzon.
· Philippine News Agency
Daughter hopes $1m reward will solve mystery of mum's disappearance
Marion Barter with her children, Owen Brown and Sally Leydon. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Cath Adams
'She didn't abandon her family': $1m reward in baffling case of missing teacher
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· April Glover
Daesang opens entries for Budapest student film fest
Daesang Group said Monday it would host the “6th Daesang E.T.F.F (Eat & Travel Film Festival),” a college student smartphone film competition, with applications open through June 3.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Socceroos sweat on mainstay's injury blow ahead of World Cup
Aiden O'Neill has suffered an ankle injury playing for his US club with the World Cup in sight. (Getty Images: Corbis/Steve Christo)
Alarming footage shows 'couch riders' driving down dark Canberra street
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Lara Pearce
Ex-NY mayor Giuliani hospitalized in 'critical' condition: spokesman
WASHINGTON, United States — Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in "critical but stable condition," his spokesman said Sunday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician.
· Agence France-Presse
Animal cruelty police appeal after dog appears to be abused on busy commute
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Sarah Swain
US Senator Graham rejects Iran offer, backs diplomacy with pressure
US Senator Lindsey Graham said Iran’s latest proposal to end the conflict is “utterly ridiculous”, accusing Tehran of stalling in negotiations.
· Middleeasteye
Jasson Dominguez gives Yankees rare glimpse of power from both sides of plate
Jasson Domínguez provided another glimpse Sunday of what’s tantalized the Yankees since they signed him as an international free agent nearly seven years ago.
· Dan Martin
Park Jinyoung’s 2nd solo EP to feature Day6's Wonpil
Park Jinyoung of GOT7 is set to release his second solo set, “Said & Done,” on May 13, his agency BH Entertainment said Monday.
· Hwang You-mee
The rare rat virus behind cruise ship deaths
A rare virus contracted through exposure to rodents or their faeces has been blamed for the deaths of several tourists on board an international cruise ship.
· Rachel Rasker
Korean films take three prizes at Udine's Far East Film Festival
Martial law doc 'The Seoul Guardians' wins Silver Mulberry; 'My Name' and 'The King's Warden' share third place
· Moon Ki-hoon
Kimchi sandwich at Van Gogh Museum sparks misrepresentation row
A restaurant inside Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum has drawn criticism for describing its kimchi sandwich as a combination of a French dish with Japanese influences.
· Lee Seung-ku
United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hits light pole, truck while landing at Newark
FAA and airline are investigating after flight from Italy strikes a pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck
· Agence France-Presse
United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hits light pole, truck while landing at Newark
FAA and airline are investigating after flight from Italy strikes a pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck
· Agence France-Presse
Bitter aftertaste: Taiwan’s leading baristas forced to compete at global coffee championship as ‘Chinese Taipei’
Decision by the World Coffee Championships has enraged members of Taiwan’s coffee community, including previous winners of the competition
· Alastair McCready and Yu-chen Li in Taipei
Starbucks Korea expands sliced cake lineup as demand shifts to variety
Starbucks Korea said Monday it is expanding its lineup of cake slices ahead of "Family Month" in May, as dessert preferences shift toward greater variety and personalization.
· Jeon Ji-woo
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US to ‘guide’ neutral ships through Strait of Hormuz – Trump
The US will guide third-party ships through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump has said, describing the move as a humanitarian effort to help stranded crews.
· RT
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The US will guide third-party ships through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump has said, describing the move as a humanitarian effort to help stranded crews.
· RT
Iran says 37,000 buildings repaired after war damage
Mehr News Agency reported that the Iran Housing Foundation has repaired about 37,000 homes and commercial buildings damaged during the war involving Iran.
· Middleeasteye
High-A South Atlantic League Glance
South DivisionFirst HalfWLPct.GBBowling Green (Tampa Bay)1710.630—Winston-Salem (CWS) 1611.5931Rome (Atlanta) 1413.5193Hub City (Texas) 1313.5003½Greenville (Boston) 1314.4814Asheville (Houston) 621.22211
· The Associated Press
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
ROME, Italy — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo on a trip to Rome this week, in the wake of the pontiff's clash with President Donald Trump, a Vatican source said Sunday.
· Agence France-Presse
The world’s likely oldest dog finds new home after outliving owner
A surrendered dog who may be the oldest pooch in the world found his new forever home in France after he outlived his original owner.
· Caitlin McCormack