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Shell merges its UK oil and gas units with Norwegian producer Equinor to create the largest independent producer in the UK North Sea.

South Korea's military chief has offered his resignation following the military state of emergency earlier this week, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap.

Twelve Vietnamese soldiers lost their lives during a military exercise in southern Vietnam due to an accidental explosion caused by a lightning strike hitting a detonator.

The main opposition party in South Korea, the Democratic Party, is set to vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday. The impeachment procedure follows President Yoon's unexpected decision to declare a military state of emergency.

Rebels have surrounded the Syrian city of Hama from three sides, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The chances of finding the three mountaineers who are missing on Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand, are dwindling day by day due to poor weather conditions.

The controversial South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly declared and then revoked a military state of emergency, causing political turmoil in the country.

Following an unexpected military coup attempt by President Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea is in a state of political turmoil as opposition parties initiate impeachment proceedings.

The United States has accused China of engaging in 'dangerous maneuvers' in the South China Sea, following an incident involving Chinese and Filipino vessels.

Six South Korean opposition parties have initiated an impeachment process against President Yoon Suk-yeol. The parliament is likely to vote on Yoon's political future on Friday or Saturday.

South Korean ministers express their intention to collectively offer their resignation to the premier following the emergency declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol.

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.

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.

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.