Why a global Korean craze is making seaweed more expensiveYuna Ku,SeoulandSuhnwook Lee,SeoulGetty ImagesSouth Korea is known to be the world's largest producer and exporter of dried gimBlack, crispy, often flat and square - dried seaweed, known locally as gim - is a humble staple on everyday dining tables across South Korea. But as its global popularity grows, its rising prices are worrying...

Invasion Day: Man charged with terrorism over attack on Perth rallyMan charged with terrorism over attack targeting Aboriginal Australians at protestCason Ho/ABC NewsA 31-year-old man has been charged with a terrorist offence after throwing a homemade bomb at an Aboriginal protest in Perth.A man has been charged with terrorism after he allegedly threw an explosive device at a crowd protesting...

Thailand election: For the popular People's Party, winning the vote is only the first hurdleJonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondent, BangkokWatch: Why winning isn't enough for parties in Thailand's electionSuttasitt "Macky" Pottasak is a typical candidate of Thailand's People's Party: young, idealistic and hardworking.He gave up a career in TV drama production in Bangkok to run in the last...

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 4, #1691Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.Today's Wordle puzzle might be tricky, though the letters are fairly common. If you need a new starter word,...

Australia police charge man with abuse of 459 childrenGettyAustralian police have charged a 27-year-old man with 596 child-abuse-related offences against hundreds of children.A man who "actively targeted" children on social media and gaming platforms has been charged with hundreds of child-abuse related offences against 459 victims in Australia and 15 other countries, Queensland police have...