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Korea expert Remco Breuker from Leiden University considers the actions of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol as a coup attempt.

South Korean troops are attempting to enter the country's parliament as live footage shows. Parliamentary staff are trying to keep the forces at bay. The parliament is trying to convene a meeting to discuss the martial law that has been imposed, a gathering which is prohibited under the martial law.

President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea has declared a state of emergency in a late-night televised address, leading to backlash from his own party and the opposition.

Residents of a peaceful residential area in Merthyr Tydfil, a small village in South Wales, were surprised by a huge sinkhole that appeared overnight. The cause of the sinkhole remains unconfirmed, sparking concerns among locals.

Aleppo, a significant city in Syria, is now mostly under the control of jihadists, posing a major challenge for the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad with the support of Russia. Read more for further details.

China strongly condemns the visit of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to the American state of Hawaii, stating that it will take resolute countermeasures against the recent US arms sales to Taiwan.

Winston Churchill, the iconic statesman, was born 150 years ago today. Explore the life and achievements of this legendary figure.

A luxury cruise to Antarctica turned into a nightmare for 170 passengers as the ship had to return early due to engine issues, leaving passengers dissatisfied with the compensation offered by the cruise company.

A former childcare worker in Australia has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and abusing nearly seventy girls. The judge in Brisbane described the extent and nature of the crimes as 'depraved' and 'terrible', according to Australian media reports.

The situation in Mozambique is escalating as protests continue and the President seeks safety in a coastal town.

An old debt repayment deal between Ukraine and Russia turns sour as Russian military uses bombers sold by Ukraine against them.

Learn more about Scott Bessent, the hedgefund manager nominated as the new US Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration.

Ukrainian troops now occupy just over half of the territory they conquered earlier this year in the Russian region of Koersk. They are fighting to maintain a strong negotiating position.

A South Korean court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to a one-year suspended prison term for attempting to escape his military service in an unusual way. The man admitted to overeating in an effort to avoid conscription.

The recent arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court have placed Israel under further scrutiny, leading to concerns of increased isolation on the international stage.

American President Joe Biden turned 82 on Wednesday and celebrated his birthday with his family according to news site The Hill. Biden returned from South America late Tuesday night.

President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.

A Republican congresswoman in the US House of Representatives has proposed a bill to deny transgender individuals access to women's toilets in the Capitol.

A professional diver tragically passed away after being attacked by a white shark while diving off the coast of New Zealand. The incident occurred on the Chatham Islands, sparking fear among the local diving community.

Three individuals died of suffocation during a vehicle test at a Hyundai factory in South Korea, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap. The incident occurred in the southeastern city of Ulsan.

French farmers are gearing up for a new wave of protests with blockades, fires, and demonstrations in response to various grievances. The government has warned against violence as tensions rise.

Where can Israelis still travel safely? The puzzle is getting smaller. Read all about the incidents worldwide and the government's travel advice on Telegraaf.nl.

Tensions escalate as North Korea uses loudspeakers to create psychological pressure on the residents at the border with South Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on his military to prepare for war in a speech delivered to battalion commanders and instructors in Pyongyang.

The Supreme Court of South Africa has demanded that the police no longer block the entrances to the abandoned gold mine in the city of Stilfontein.

A South Korean man was arrested in Peru for attempting to smuggle over 300 tarantulas out of the country tied to his body. Security at Lima airport noticed 'noticeable bumps' and stopped him.

A group of illegal miners in South Africa refuse to leave a gold mine, fearing deportation if they do. The situation in Stilfontein, a town in a northwestern province of South Africa, sheds light on the issue of illegal mining in the region.

The main opposition leader of South Korea has been sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term for violating the election law.

After the renowned businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, now his brother Salah is also being accused of sexual abuse by several women.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the mass production of drones for attacks, causing concerns in the West and South Korea about the country's increasing military cooperation with Russia.