Apple Seeks Role in Defending Google’s Billion-Dollar Search Deal Amid Antitrust Trial
Apple has requested to participate in Google's upcoming U.S. antitrust trial, arguing that it must defend its lucrative revenue-sharing agreements with the tech giant, which send billions in payments each year for making Google the default search engine on Safari.
Brazilians forced to cross river by boat after fatal bridge collapse
A bridge collapse in northeastern Brazil on December 22 has left residents stranded, forcing them to cross the Tocantins River by boat, while rescue efforts continue for the missing. The disaster has disrupted transport and raised environmental concerns.
Toyota's global production falls for 10th month despite rising sales
Toyota’s global production declined for the 10th consecutive month in November, down 6.2% year-on-year. However, the automaker saw a 1.7% increase in worldwide sales, marking the second consecutive month of growth.
Circus performer falls in the air during daring stunt in China
The gymnast dropped 33ft (10m) through the air during their 'Death Wheel' segment at Changsha Fun Kingdom in Hunan. Footage shows three acrobatic performers inside the rotating wheel.
China to focus on stabilizing housing market in 2025
China plans to intensify efforts in 2025 to stabilize its housing market, addressing challenges in the real estate sector, including the rising demand for affordable housing and urban renovations.
Türkiye raises minimum wage by 30% for 2025
President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a 30-percent increase in the minimum wage for 2025, raising it to 22,104 lira (about 630 U.S. dollars).
Trump plans WHO exit on day one of second term, source says
Trump's team plans a swift U.S. withdrawal from WHO, sparking fears of weakened global health efforts and increased Chinese influence.
Yoon Suk Yeol ignores second summons in martial law probe
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has ignored a second summons over his martial law decree, sparking calls for his arrest.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe makes historic journey into the sun’s atmosphere
NASA's Parker Solar Probe made history on December 24, flying within 6.1 million km of the sun’s surface, the closest any human-made object has ever been.