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How K-pop and Christianity have managed to punch holes through North Korea's information wall
Oct 15, 2025 - World 
North Koreans living in the authoritarian state have little access to the world, but despite the government's iron-fisted control over information, leader Kim Jong-un's information wall is consistently breached by two powerful outside cultural forces: K-pop and Christianity.
Storms decimate 2 Alaska villages and drive more than 1,500 people from their homes
Oct 15, 2025 - World
Rain and wind were forecast Wednesday along the Alaska coast where two villages were devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong and officials were scrambling to find shelter for more than 1,500 people driven from their homes.
France is on the brink as Macron's government faces no-confidence votes
Oct 15, 2025 - World
France could sink deeper into political crisis Thursday when the prime minister faces two attempts in Parliament to topple his fragile new government, which could leave President Emmanuel Macron with no palatable option other than calling snap legislative elections.
U.N. warns Colombia over mercury contamination in Atrato River, calls crisis human rights emergency
Oct 15, 2025 - World
The United Nations warned that mercury contamination from illegal gold mining in Colombia's Atrato River basin has created a "serious and ongoing human rights crisis," threatening the health and survival of Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities who depend on the river for food, water and culture.
Australia's highest court rejects Candace Owens' visa challenge
Oct 15, 2025 - World
Australia's highest court on Wednesday rejected U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens ' bid to overturn an Australian government decision barring her from visiting the country.
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