South Korea has once again recorded the lowest fertility rate in the world, adding one more year to its years-long trend of declining births. The country's fertility rate which indicates the average number of children a woman will have in her lifetime fell to 0.81 in 2021.

South Korea breaks own record for lowest fertility rate, more deaths than births

The United Kingdom has announced an 80% hike in electricity and gas bills worsening the current cost of living crisis. Britain's energy regulator announced the price cap in October.

Britain to see 80% spike in energy bills, cost of living crisis deepens

UK's Foreign Secretary and Conservative Leadership contender Liz Truss has made comments that might have landed her in foreign policy hot water During the latest hustings, when asked if France's president Emmanuel Macron is a friend or foe of the UK, Truss said the jury is still out listening to the exchange.

Truss' comments on Macron stir trouble, says trust depends on actions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the number of troops in the Russian army. The decree increases the size of Russia's army from around 1.9 million to 2.04 million.

Ukraine war: Russian President Vladimir Putin raises armed forces cap by 10%

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, held by Russian forces, was disconnected from the power grid for the first time in its history on Thursday, according to the country's nuclear operator.

Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant disconnects from power grid

A judge in the United States of America has now ordered the department of justice to publicly release a redacted version of Mar-A-Lago search warrant affidavit.

Justice Department orders to release redacted Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit

What will you say if you got the chance to say something at your own funeral? Thanks to this AI technology, you can now do the same and also give answers to your loved ones even after you're dead.

Tech in trend: AI tech lets a deceased woman address her own funeral

In a major reform in its criminal court, Spain has tightened its rape laws. Under the new law, explicit consent for sex is a must. The law is known as 'Only Yes Means Yes'. It was passed by Spain's parliament with 205 votes in favour and 141 against.

Spain passes 'Only Yes Means Yes' sexual consent law, move comes following the 2016 gang rape

Crisis is unfolding in Nepal as President Bidhya Devi Bhandari opposes an amendment to Nepal's citizenship law that was passed by parliament. Prime Minister Sheikh Bahadur Deuba reportedly told members of his party that the President could resign instead of giving her ascent to these amendments.

Nepal government fears President could resign in protest, cause constitutional vacuum

According to the Russian emergency minister's announcement on Thursday, more than 9,000 first responders have been sent to the Ryazan region to put out forest fires that are already burning.

Thousands of emergency workers deployed to battle Russia wildfires

Households across Britain are facing yet another increase in their energy bills. From October, the company has raised the energy price cap by 80%.

UK: Households face 'devastating' leap in energy bills, price cap raised by 80%

European gas prices once again rose to record highs on Thursday's fears over Russia halting gas supplies. The prices spiked in recent days is due to the three-day halt in Russian deliveries to Germany.

European gas prices near record high; worry over winter energy crunch grows

A new scientific expedition is all set to explore the depths of the Maldives' ocean. It will help understand what lies below the waves, deeper than the swimming areas for scuba divers.

New scientific expedition to explore depths of the Maldives' ocean

India has replaced China as the largest nationality for sending students to the United Kingdom. According to the immigration statistics report, there is a 89% increase in student visas granted to Indians when compared to previous year.

United Kingdom: 89% rise in student visas granted to Indians

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, held by Russian forces, was disconnected from the power grid for the first time in its history on Thursday, according to the country's nuclear operator. US has urged Russia to demilitarize nuclear plant.

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: World narrowly avoided radiation accident, says Zelensky

Emmanuel Macron announced a new page in the ties between the France and Algeria on Thursday. Macron is on a three-day visit to Algeria which is aimed at mending relations between the two nations.

France's Macron visits Algeria in a bid to mend relations

The ocean world's most gentle giant the dugong have gone extinct in China. The dugong is unique character of the sea weighing almost half a ton. The species is similar in appearance and behavior to the Manatee.

World's most gentle sea giants 'Dugongs' are now extinct in China

Pakistan has been battling with some ravaging floods and at least about 900 people have lost their lives, including 343 children. About 30 million people in Pakistan have been left without shelter due to the floods.

WION Climate Tracker | Pakistan: Floods claim over 900 lives since June, declares national emergency

Romana Didulo, a Filipino immigrant, has declared herself as the queen of Canada, a cult figure for her followers. The rapid rise of a fringe qanon sounds alarm in Canada.

Romana Didulo: Rapid rise of a fringe qanon sounds alarm in Canada

In a study published in a journal, researchers in Israel say that artificial sweeteners should no longer be assumed to be safe and good for the health. Though these products are often advertised to have low calorie, the study finds that it may actually increase the sugar level in the body.

Artificial sweeteners may increase sugar levels in body, impair ability to dispose glucose

The United Kingdom has been hauled up the French members of the European parliament for dumping sewage into the English channel in the North sea. Lawmakers accuse the UK for threatening health and marine life on the French coast.

UK dumps sewage into sea after heavy rains, France hauls up UK in European parliament

Another US state that has now finalized plans to end sales of gasoline-powered cars is California. The Air Resources board has voted to adopt sweeping regulations to require all new cars sold to be electric or plug-in hybrid by 2035.

California: All new cars to be electric or plug-in hybrid by 2035

A report from commerce department has showed that economy was growing steadily last quarter when measured from income side. It fits in with recent solid readings on labor market retail sales and industrial production.

US: No signs of recession, gross domestic income rises at 1.4% rate in Q2

At a time when there are recession fairs across the world, in India there is no dearth of buyers for luxury cars. Lamborghini yesterday launched its Huracan Tecnical car while Mercedes-Benz has launched a new electric car.

Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica launched in India, priced at Rs. 4.04 crore

Europe is possibly staring at a winter of unrest. Energy prices across the continent have soared over fears that Moscow will halt gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. In a bid to combat rising prices, European countries are now releasing dire warnings and introducing new measures to try and deal with the energy uncertainty.

Germany: Heating of public buildings to be restricted, no illuminated advertising billboards

Ukraine unveiled plans on how it intends to make Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for his "crimes." In other news, North Korea reports four new ‘fever’ cases, two weeks after declaring its victory over COVID-19. As per reports, the Pakistani Army has been divided over support for Imran Khan. Finally, Twitter's CEO Parag Agrawal assured the company is working hard to address the issues it is facing and dismissed the whistleblower's allegations as false.

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As per an AFP report, Ukraine is drawing up plans for a special international tribunal to investigate Russia's alleged "crime of aggression".

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Ukraine unveiled plans on how it intends to make Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for his "crimes." In other news, North Korea reports four new ‘fever’ cases, two weeks after declaring its victory over COVID-19.

Ukraine unveiled plans on how it intends to make Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for his "crimes." In other news, North Korea reports four new ‘fever’ cases, two weeks after declaring its victory over COVID-19. As per reports, the Pakistani Army has been divided over support for Imran Khan. Finally, Twitter's CEO Parag Agrawal assured the company is working hard to address the issues it is facing and dismissed the whistleblower's allegations as false. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine reveals plan to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his 'crime of aggression' As per an AFP report, Ukraine is drawing up plans for a special international tribunal to investigate Russia's alleged "crime of aggression". North Korea reports four 'fever' cases after declaring victory over Covid, blames South Korea However, the official KCNA said that the four fever instances had been discovered in the bordering Chinese province of Ryanggang, AFP reported. Pakistani Army divided over support for former Prime Minister Imran Khan: Report The dilemma that the Pakistan military faces are that the more they try to seek to boot Khan out of politics, the greater the risk he becomes even more popular. Amid staff exodus, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal dispels whistleblower’s claims Agrawal said a "false narrative" has been created about the company, which "is currently challenging our integrity”, adding, "I know that that can be frustrating, and I know it can be challenging." Watch | United States | Joe Biden: $10,000 loan cut for university graduates

Morning news brief: Ukraine to hold Putin accountable, 4 fever cases in N Korea, and more

South Korea's central bank raised its key interest rate by a quarter-percentage point on Thursday and significantly lifted inflation forecasts, signalling more policy tightening, which sent bond yields and the local currency higher.

South Korea delivers 0.25% rate hike

Qantas Australian airline is buying back over 276 million dollar worth of shares after lifting of Covid-19 curbs. It has spurred a strong rebound in travel demand across the globe specifically in Asia pacific region.

Qantas shares soar on surprise buyback after lifting of Covid-19 curbs

Japan's government described its economy as "moderately picking up" in its monthly economic report, keeping the overall assessment unchanged from the previous month, while noting an upward revision to factory output.

Japan sees economy picking up modestly, flags looming risks

A sigh of relief for millions in United States who are trying to pay off their education loan. US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that most university graduates still trying to pay off student loans will each get a $10,000 relief.

Joe Biden's student loan deductions to affect already skyrocketing inflation?

Iran is reviewing the United States' response to the European Union's final offer for the revival of 2015 nuclear deal. Iran's foreign ministry confirmed of reviewing this proposal but gave no firm indication on how close they are to narrowing the remaining gaps.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Will 16-months long negotiation be fruitful?

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