Radioactive material leaking into water from North Korea test site

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3 years ago

February 21, 2023

Radioactive material from North Korea’s underground testing facility is reportedly leaking into water supplies across the nation

There are grave fears for tens of thousands of residents in North Korea and neighbouring South Korea, Japan and China who may be exposed to radioactive materials.

A human rights group based in Seoul believes an underground nuclear test site could be contaminating ground water which is flowing into a number of regions.

North Korea has secretly conducted several tests of nuclear weapons at the site between 2006 and 2017.

The study by the Transitional Justice Working Group says radioactive materials could be spreading across eight cities near the site.

More than 1 million North Koreans live in the area, and the groundwater is used frequently in their day-to-day lives, including for drinking.

Neighbouring South Korea, China and Japan may also be at risk due partly to agricultural and fisheries products smuggled in from the rogue nation. #trending #featured

AI shake-up hits classifieds: Rightmove and REA face market threats

AI disrupts classifieds market, impacting valuations and strategies for survival—experts share insights on adapting to change.

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3 hours ago

December 4, 2025

Harvey Vargas

AI disrupts classifieds market, impacting valuations and strategies for survival—experts share insights on adapting to change.

AI is sending shockwaves through the classifieds market, wiping billions from valuations and raising questions about the future of major players like Rightmove and REA Group. Investors are now closely watching how technology like ChatGPT could reshape the way online classifieds operate.

Experts weigh in on how AI could disrupt traditional business models, and what companies must do to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. From adapting strategies to embracing innovation, the classifieds industry faces pivotal choices in the age of artificial intelligence.

We speak with Darren Woolley on the potential risks, investor reactions, and strategies that could determine which companies survive—and which might thrive—amidst this AI-driven transformation.

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Private sector jobs fall as ADP reveals major slowdown in November

ADP reports a surprising decline in November private sector jobs, raising concerns about labor market resilience and consumer sentiment.

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5 hours ago

December 4, 2025

Harvey Vargas

ADP reports a surprising decline in November private sector jobs, raising concerns about labor market resilience and consumer sentiment.

ADP has revealed a surprise decline of 32,000 private sector jobs in November, signalling renewed pressure across the labour market. Small businesses in particular have been hit hardest, raising fresh concerns about resilience heading into the new year.

Economists warn that slowing hiring momentum and weakening pay growth point to a broader shift in worker demand. With consumers increasingly expecting unemployment to rise, sentiment across industries continues to cool.

The market now turns its attention to the upcoming Bureau of Labor Statistics report, which will offer a crucial read on whether this slowdown is temporary—or a sign of something much larger.

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Australia warned of major electricity price surge without faster renewable rollout

Australia may face a 13% electricity price hike next decade without faster renewable energy project implementation, warns energy watchdog.

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5 hours ago

December 4, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Australia may face a 13% electricity price hike next decade without faster renewable energy project implementation, warns energy watchdog.

Australia’s energy watchdog is warning that households could be hit with a 13% jump in electricity prices early next decade if renewable energy projects don’t accelerate. The Australian Energy Market Commission says the next five years will be critical to boosting clean generation and battery storage.

While a modest 5% drop in power bills is expected over the short term, delays in wind projects and transmission updates could see prices climb by as much as 20%. Energy Minister Chris Bowen also cautions that extending the life of ageing coal plants could push costs and pollution even higher.

Experts say that faster renewable construction could cut future prices by up to 10%, and that widespread electrification could transform long-term household savings.

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