South Korea pushes for public health cover for hair loss
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urges inclusion of hair loss treatment in national health insurance, citing mental health impact and high costs. Could this set a global precedent?
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urges inclusion of hair loss treatment in national health insurance, citing mental health impact and high costs. Could this set a global precedent?
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
SailGP reveals plans to add teams in India and South Korea and new races in Hong Kong and Italy after hitting $200m revenue. The 2026 season starts in Perth.
The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement, set to inject an extra £400m annually into the British economy. The deal focuses on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Read the full details.
Vladimir Putin describes Ukraine peace talks as 'difficult', while Donald Trump suggests a deal is possible. EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets as the path forward remains unclear.
Vladimir Putin's visit to India for talks with Narendra Modi signals a crucial realignment. We analyse the high-stakes summit, its impact on US relations, and the shadow of China.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte delivers a firm commitment to European defence, stating the alliance is prepared to take all necessary measures. Read the full statement and analysis.
South Korea's President declares nationwide martial law, urging national unity. Get the latest on the political crisis, military deployment, and international reaction.
High-stakes Moscow summit between US envoys and Vladimir Putin described as 'productive' but fails to resolve key territorial disputes. Read the latest on the Ukraine peace efforts.
Over 120,000 IP cameras in homes and businesses were hacked in South Korea, with footage used for sexually exploitative material. Four suspects arrested. Learn how to protect your devices.
While critics called Cop30 a failure, look beyond the legal text to find genuine strides in climate action. A new Brazilian-led initiative is building a roadmap for a fossil fuel transition. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump bans South Africa from 2026 G20 meeting in Florida amid escalating diplomatic tensions. Read the full story on the punitive measures and South Africa's response.
The Cop30 climate conference in Brazil ended with a fragile agreement as geopolitical tensions hindered progress. Discover key outcomes and analysis from Guardian Weekly's latest edition.
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry urges Australia to take a 'hard-nosed' approach with major fossil fuel producers as it presides over the COP31 climate summit. Discover his roadmap for global climate action.
Exclusive insight into the frantic diplomatic push for a Ukraine peace deal. From a 28-point Trump plan to Abu Dhabi talks, discover the latest twists. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Exclusive report on the whirlwind week of Ukraine peace talks. From Trump's 28-point plan to Abu Dhabi summits, discover if a ceasefire is imminent. Read the latest analysis.
Trump administration's absence from COP30 creates new alliance blocking climate progress as fossil fuels escape mention in final agreement. Discover the implications.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi fails to secure meeting with Chinese premier at G20 summit amid Taiwan dispute. Public backing rises despite diplomatic freeze. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive look at the tense COP30 negotiations where coffee, crackers and compromise forged a fragile climate agreement, keeping global cooperation alive.
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa closes G20 summit after rejecting US handover proposal. The Johannesburg gathering faced US boycott over disputed discrimination claims.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declares Ukraine's borders are inviolable as US, EU, and Kyiv officials meet in Geneva to discuss a draft peace plan. Follow the latest updates.
Cop30 in Brazil concluded with mixed results as geopolitical tensions threatened climate progress. Discover the five key challenges that shaped the summit's outcome.
President Zelenskyy confronts an impossible choice as Trump's controversial peace deal, criticised as a 'gift to Putin', demands territorial concessions. Geneva talks loom.
Donald Trump states the US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine is not final, prompting emergency Geneva talks as European allies express unease over demands for Kyiv. Follow the latest developments.
The Cop30 climate summit in Belém ended with minimal progress on fossil fuels, despite a tripling of adaptation finance for poor countries. Experts warn the outcome falls dangerously short of what's needed to avert climate disaster.
Despite failing to agree a fossil fuel phase-out, COP30 in Brazil initiated crucial talks on trade alignment and critical minerals. Discover the key outcomes.
COP30 summit achieves landmark climate adaptation framework with binding national roadmaps. Nations commit to 2028 implementation deadlines for climate resilience measures. Read the full analysis.
Sir Keir Starmer has revealed his concerns about a US-backed 28-point Ukraine peace plan, stating it 'requires additional work' as the G20 summit proceeds without Donald Trump. Read the latest developments.
Western leaders at the G20 summit state the US proposal for Ukraine requires major changes. Macron warns the G20 risks losing its global relevance. Read the latest developments.
European leaders scramble at the G20 summit to counter a US-Russian peace deal for Ukraine seen as too favourable to Moscow. Follow the latest diplomatic developments.