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The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine.North Korea has ratified a landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia, state media has announced, as international concern grows over increasing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un, the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – North Korea’s official name – signed a decree to ratify the Treaty of Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with Russia on Monday. The agreement will take effect when both sides exchange the ratification instruments, according to North Korea’s official news agency, KCNA. The…

The cast of “Wicked” has been promoting the film ahead of its November 22 release.Many of the stars’ looks nod to the film, whether through color scheme or tone.Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s green and pink looks celebrating the film have stood out. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Are people born…

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has formally apologised to victims of abuse in care homes, following an inquiry into one of the country’s biggest abuse scandals.The historic apology, delivered in parliament, comes after a report found that 200,000 children and vulnerable adults had suffered abuse while in state and faith-based care between 1950 and 2019.Many of them included people from the Māori and Pacific communities and those with mental or physical disabilities.The government has since promised to reform the care system.“I make this apology to all survivors on behalf of my own and previous governments,” said Luxon on Tuesday.“It…

If you want more proof that America is more divided than ever, look no further than Michael Strahan. Despite reports of friction at Good Morning America, Michael Strahan’s career as a TV journalist continues going strong. However, on Veteran’s Day, he found himself pooled together with the likes of Colin Kaepernick and others who have been slammed over their “etiquette” during the National Anthem There are even those who are going so saw as demanding he be FIRED! Michael Strahan attends the “BS High” premiere during the 2023 Tribeca Festival at Village East Cinema on June 14, 2023. (Photo Credit:…

Ye’s new mansion spans about 20,000 square feet and sits on about seven acres. The property last sold for $24.5 million in 2022. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. The rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has purchased a mansion in Beverly Hills about three months after selling a stripped-down Tadao Ando-designed Malibu home. Ye bought…

Photo of cigarettes sold in Shanghai on March 7, 2022. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesChina is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country, powered by “the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of.”The China National Tobacco Corporation, commonly known as China Tobacco, has a near monopoly on China’s tobacco product sales, which has seen the state-owned company grow into the largest cigarette producer in the world despite its relative obscurity abroad. Retail cigarette sales in China have been growing for the past 4 years, reaching 2.44 trillion sticks in 2023, data from Euromonitor showed.…

New Zealand Prime Minister says government must take responsibility for ‘horrific’ abuse of some 200,000 people in care.New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has issued a landmark apology to survivors of abuse in state and church care. “It was horrific. It was heartbreaking. It was wrong. And it should never have happened,” Luxon said on Tuesday in remarks to parliament. “For many of you, it changed the course of your life, and for that, the government must take responsibility.” The rare apology comes after an independent inquiry in July reported its finding that New Zealand’s state and faith-based institutions had…

There are 28% more homes on the market than a year ago. Inventory was still growing each week in November of 2023. Remember that 2024 inventory had been as much as 40% above 2023, and now it’s 28%. New listings declined We counted 49,000 new listings of single-family homes this week, which was a big decline from recent trends. That’s probably a one-week dip due to the election. I expect a bit of a rebound next week back to maybe 55,000 or so. But for this week, that new listings count was down 20% in a week. There were fewer…

Streaming video services are seeing more customers hitting “pause,” The Wall Street Journal reports.This means people cancel their subscriptions, only to re-subscribe soon after.I admit to frequently quitting and rejoining Hulu — and data shows I’m not alone. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. I have broken up with and gotten back…

The struggling genetic testing company 23andMe says it will cut 40% of its workforce, or 200 jobs, as it fights for survival.The once-popular DNA-testing site will also halt work on therapies it was developing.Last year, the company said hackers had managed to gain access to personal information of millions of its users.23andMe’s share price has fallen by more than 70% this year, as its co-founder and chief executive Anne Wojcicki tries to turn the business around.The company said it expects to incur one-off costs of $12m (£9.3m), including severance pay, for the plan that will result in savings of $35m.”We…