A man in South Korea has been arrested for a late-night attack on a female convenience store worker after thinking she was a feminist. CCTV footage showed the man in…
Taiwan: The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth
When US President Joe Biden recently signed off on a $80m (£64.6m) grant to Taiwan for the purchase of American military equipment, China said it “deplores and opposes” what Washington…
Northern Ireland: Spirit Aerosystems aims to renegotiate Airbus A220 deal
The company which makes parts for Airbus passenger planes at a factory in Belfast is aiming to renegotiate the terms of its deal with the manufacturer. Spirit Aerosystems makes the…
USA: Uber and Lyft agree to pay $328m to New York drivers
Ride-sharing firms Uber and Lyft will pay $328m (£269m) to settle claims they “systematically cheated” New York drivers out of pay and benefits. It resolves a long investigation by the…
UK: Shell posts $6.2bn profit as oil prices rise again
Oil and gas giant Shell has posted strong profits helped by oil prices rising again. The energy giant reported earnings of $6.2bn (£5.1bn) between July and September, up sharply on…
Denmark: Maersk cuts 10,000 jobs as shipping demand falls
One of the world’s biggest shipping firms is to cut 3,500 more jobs due to lower freight rates and demand. AP Moller-Maersk already cut 6,500 roles earlier this year as…
USA: Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost
Apple sales have continued to fall, despite strong demand for its iPhones and services like streaming platform Apple TV+. The tech giant says revenues dipped 1% to $89.5bn (£73.3bn) in…
Ukraine: Zelensky says Israel-Gaza conflict taking focus away from fighting
The Israel-Gaza war is “taking away the focus” from the conflict in Ukraine, the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted. He said this was “one of the goals” of Russia,…
Germany: Four-year-old hostage held on Hamburg airport tarmac
Police in Germany are dealing with a hostage situation at Hamburg airport after an armed man drove through a security barrier and onto the tarmac. It is understood that the…
USA: Woman accuses comedian Russell Brand of sexual assault on film set
Russell Brand has been accused of sexually assaulting an extra on a film set in a civil lawsuit filed in the US. During filming for the rom-com Arthur in July…