Gwangju stabbing suspect nabbed after 11-hour manhunt
Police in Gwangju on Tuesday apprehended a 24-year-old man suspected of fatally stabbing a high school girl and injuring another student who tried to help her, authorities said.
· Lee Sun-young
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Sustainable aviation fuel plants backed by tycoon Peter Lee’s family office hailed by Hong Kong leader as ‘milestone’ cross-border collaboration
· Eric Jiang
EcoCeres to invest HK$10 billion in sustainable aviation fuel plants in Greater Bay Area
Sustainable aviation fuel plants backed by tycoon Peter Lee’s family office hailed by Hong Kong leader as ‘milestone’ cross-border collaboration
· Eric Jiang
Pretty in pink: Australian box billionaire’s recycled fashion moment at Met Gala
Showing undeniable commitment to his business cause, billionaire cardboard king Anthony Pratt has shopped his own wardrobe and recycled an infamous outfit for the world’s most exclusive fashion gala.
· Fiona Byrne
‘The most amount of caution I’ve seen’: How home owners are managing rate hikes
Potential home buyers and existing borrowers have become more cautious over the last two months, amid rising interest rates, spikes in petrol prices and the cost of living.
· Caroline Zielinski, Elizabeth Redman, Alice Uribe
Australia eyes security pact with Fiji as pushback from Beijing undermines agreement with Vanuatu
Foreign minister Penny Wong visits Fiji this week to progress the security and economic agreement
· Tom Mcilroy
Drones shatter months of relative calm in Sudan’s capital as international airport targeted
Khartoum rocked by new attacks as Sudan again alleges UAE and Ethiopia involvement in the civil war
· Reuters
Drones shatter months of relative calm in Sudan’s capital as international airport targeted
Khartoum rocked by new attacks as Sudan again alleges UAE and Ethiopia involvement in the civil war
· Reuters
Butler 'a little concerned' over tobacco giant's secret testimony to inquiry
Topic:Federal Government
· Nicole Asher
Divers find wreck of Coast Guard ship torpedoed by Germans, US’ largest naval loss of World War I
Over a century after her destruction, the wreckage of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Tampa has been found by the British volunteer technical-diving team Gasperados.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Jewish library, Chabad center attacked in Argentina suburb
A Jewish library and a Chabad center in the Buenos Aires suburb of La Plata were attacked last week, prompting a counterterrorism investigation by Argentine authorities.
· JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
Over 20 people taken to hospital during Mt. Meron Lag Ba'omer celebration - report
Magen David Adom evacuated 23 injured people to the hospital over the course of Lag Ba’omer celebrations in Meron, Maariv reported on Tuesday morning.
· TZVI JASPER
Police complete investigation into Petah Tikva stabbing, nineteen minors arrested
Police have completed their investigation into the fatal stabbing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka in Petah Tikva, announcing that all suspects have been arrested and that evidence has been gathered implicating the primary suspect.
· ALON HACHMON
Blast at China fireworks factory kills 21
Hong Kong: A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday.
· Clare Jim
Trump turns up the volume on economic wins and acing his tests
Washington: Facing pressure to address the economic fallout of his war in Iran, President Donald Trump sought to portray his policy wins for small businesses as evidence that he was succeeding in building up the economy.
· Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Erica Green
Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material
Popular Australian author Craig Silvey, best known for his children's and young adult fiction books, has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material.
· Lana Lam
The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
Wu Yize, 22, is the second-youngest winner of the World Snooker Championship
· Bbcsport
RBA risks a recession but feels there's nothing else it can do
The RBA board has chosen to lift the cash rate for the third time this year. (AAP: Bianca De Marchi)
· Michael Janda
‘Gray divorces’ overtake early-marriage splits for first time
Gray divorces among couples married for more than 30 years outnumbered divorces among couples married for less than five years in 2025 for the first time since South Korea began compiling related data in 1990, government data showed Tuesday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Principal investigated for sending fake wedding invitations to coworkers
Authorities suspect principal tried to collect cash gift before retirement
· Lee Seung-ku
European stocks set to open lower as Iran war concerns grow
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open mostly lower on Tuesday as investors digest the latest developments in the Iran war.
· Holly Ellyatt
LG Display unveils next-gen OLED for AI devices at SID 2026
LG Display said Tuesday it is unveiling its third-generation tandem organic light-emitting diode technology for the first time at SID Display Week in Los Angeles, as the Korean panel-maker pushes deeper into automotive, robotics and other display applications for the era of artificial intelligence.
· Jie Ye-eun
New ballot world record for 2027 London Marathon
A record 59,000 people took part in the 2026 London Marathon
· Bbcsport
Samsung board chief urges dialogue as strike threat looms
Shin Je-yoon warns walkout could hit chip output, ripple across economy
· Jo He-rim
Divided conservatives face uphill fight in Busan as unity chances fade
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 people and left 61 wounded, according to state media.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
WA government admits emissions may rise as it abandons reduction targets
Roger Cook has defended his government's change of tact. (ABC News: Keane Bourke)
· Cason Ho
Kim Si-woo to compete at PGA Tour Truist Championship
Kim Si-woo will compete this week at the PGA Tour's Truist Championship as he continues his current run of form.
· Korea Herald
Philippine inflation hits 3-year high amid Middle East conflict
Higher fuel, food, transport and utility costs forced inflation to 7.2 per cent last month, the highest since March 2023
· Reuters
Philippine inflation hits 3-year high amid Middle East conflict
Higher fuel, food, transport and utility costs forced inflation to 7.2 per cent last month, the highest since March 2023
· Reuters
S. Korean women's team overwhelms Canada at World Table Tennis Championships
South Korea's women's national table tennis team delivered a commanding performance in its opening knockout match, successfully turning the tide after a shaky start to the tournament.
· Korea Herald
Aussie LIV golfers 'too young to retire' face unknown future
Cameron Smith is one of a number of Australian golfers considering their future. (Getty Images: Hector Vivas)
Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?
Sofy Saleem decided to shake up the stock in his Greenock hardware shop a couple of years ago.
· David Wallace Lockhart
Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different
Two women say they were left tens of thousands of pounds in debt and with mental health issues after running Vodafone franchise shops.
· Jessica Lane
Marcos confirms estrangement from sister Imee
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has confirmed his estrangement with older sister and Senator Imee Marcos, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
· Kristina Maralit
Armenia looks toward Europe with key meetings this week
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, left, shakes hands with Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as he arrives for a meeting of the European Political Community in Yerevan, Armenia, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Anthony Pizzoferrato)
· Elise Morton
US military strike kills two pushing death toll in alleged ‘narco boat’ campaign to at least 188
Despite the Iran war, US military strikes in the eastern Pacific have ramped up in recent weeks
· Associated Press
Seoul moves to speed defense exports with faster tech transfer rules
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
· Hwang Joo-young
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
Some self-described infant sleep experts are giving advice that could put babies at risk of serious harm and even death, medical professionals have told a BBC investigation.
· Divya Talwar
Fee, prize caps proposed for claw machines amid ‘deceptive design’ concerns
Lawmakers suggest capping plays at HK$5 and prizes at HK$300 as first step, while calling for a balance between user protection and industry development
· Theodora Yu
Fee, prize caps proposed for claw machines amid ‘deceptive design’ concerns
Lawmakers suggest capping plays at HK$5 and prizes at HK$300 as first step, while calling for a balance between user protection and industry development
· Theodora Yu
EU sounds out industry over new trade weapon against China’s overcapacity
Brussels is polling business groups ahead of commissioners’ meeting but few details of the proposed instrument have been revealed
· Finbarr Bermingham
EU sounds out industry over new trade weapon against China’s overcapacity
Brussels is polling business groups ahead of commissioners’ meeting but few details of the proposed instrument have been revealed
· Finbarr Bermingham
Firefighter threatened to 'skin' Jewish paramedic, royal commission told
Topic:Royal Commissions
· Phoebe Pin
New 40km/h zones creating confusing speed limit clusters with massive fines for drivers
Topic:State and Territory Government
· Malcolm Sutton
What 25% tariffs in US on European autos means for Hyundai Motor
Higher tariffs may widen price gap with European rivals, fueling US growth for Genesis, hybrid SUVs
· Byun Hye-jin
LG Electronics earns top ratings from global ESG agencies
LG Electronics said Tuesday it has been named among the top 1 percent of companies worldwide in S&P Global’s latest Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the third consecutive year, underscoring its progress in environmental, social and governance management.
· Jie Ye-eun
SK Square nearly triples as SK hynix stake drives rally
SK Square shares have nearly tripled this year as investors reassess its value as the largest shareholder of SK hynix and a key pillar of SK Group’s semiconductor push.
· Im Eun-byel
'This is disastrous': How much will the RBA interest rate hike cost you
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Emily Bennett