EU lets Bulgaria, Romania fully integrate into Europe's ID-check-free travel zone December 12, 2024 at 02:05AM

Bulgaria and Romania will gain full access to Europe's Schengen free-travel zone starting January 1, 2024. EU ministers lifted land border controls after previous concerns about migrant prevention were addressed. This decision promises economic benefits, faster travel, and reduced border wait times for both countries and the wider Schengen area.

2 Vietnamese police officials sexually attacked young women on visit to New Zealand, authorities say December 12, 2024 at 12:30AM

Two Vietnamese officials allegedly sexually assaulted two young women in a Wellington restaurant. New Zealand police confirmed the assaults but the men left the country before charges could be filed. The victims are urging authorities to pursue extradition, though no treaty exists between the two countries. The incident occurred days before a planned visit by the Vietnamese Prime Minister.

'Firefly Sparkle': Nasa's James Webb telescope finds tiny Milky Way-like galaxy December 12, 2024 at 12:15AM

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted "Firefly Sparkle," a tiny, young galaxy from just 600 million years after the Big Bang. This lightweight galaxy, brimming with sparkling star clusters, offers a glimpse into the Milky Way's infancy.