South Korea has a big household debt problem. The country's unique rental system may be to blame

Pope Francis has died at 88, eliciting grief from global leaders and the 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, as discussions on his successor begin. The article also covers EU officials' hopes for an EU-US summit with Donald Trump, driven by Italian premier Giorgia Meloni's recent meeting with him, which highlighted potential trade deals amidst ongoing tariff discussions. Furthermore, EU lawmakers are urging increased support for Ukraine's healthcare amid US aid cuts, emphasizing the urgent need for...

As energy theft rises, campaigners warn that more British households struggling with bills may resort to illegal methods. A raid by police and engineers on a disused office block in Wigan, Greater Manchester, revealed a large cannabis farm with thousands of plants, abandoned by its operators after the grid operator cut off their stolen electricity supply. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges suppliers face in combating energy theft, which includes not only marijuana farms but...

Donald Trump's global trade war is adversely affecting North Dakota's oil industry, which heavily supported him in previous elections. With tariffs causing a drop in oil prices below $60 a barrel, concerns mount over potential job losses and reduced infrastructure investments in the state's Bakken basin. Experts warn that sustained low prices could lead to a significant slowdown in US oil production, exacerbating an already bearish outlook for the industry, which faces a projected decline...

A jury has been selected for the retrial of Karen Read, charged with second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, who was found dead in January 2022 due to hypothermia and blunt-force trauma. Read's first trial ended in a hung jury last summer, with allegations of law enforcement misconduct surfacing during the proceedings. The retrial, which begins with opening statements on Tuesday, follows a controversial investigation and prosecution, including...

SummaryU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces accusations of sharing sensitive military plans via the Signal messaging app in a group chat that included his wife Jennifer, brother Phil, and lawyer Tim Parlatore. Despite Hegseth's claims that no classified information was leaked, former Pentagon officials have criticized his leadership, citing chaos and dysfunction within the department. Jennifer Rauchet's presence at sensitive meetings has raised concerns about security clearance, and calls for Hegseth's dismissal continue amidst ongoing...

New Zealand First has proposed a bill defining women and men by biological sex, which would exclude legal recognition of trans individuals. Leader Winston Peters argues that this legislation is necessary for societal clarity, while opposition leader Chris Hipkins criticizes it as a distraction from pressing economic issues. The bill follows a recent UK court ruling that only biological women qualify as women under equality law, highlighting ongoing global debates about transgender rights and the...