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The impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol in South Korea brings relief and joy to the nation, ending days of uncertainty and chaos.

A man has been arrested in Northern France for allegedly shooting and killing five people at and near a migrant camp. The bodies of two security guards and two migrants were discovered in Loon-Plage, near Dunkirk. Another victim's body was found in Wormhout, about 5 kilometers south.

The South Korean parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol for declaring military emergency. Yoon has been suspended immediately and will be replaced by the prime minister as the interim president.

President Joe Biden has granted clemency or reduced sentences for nearly 1500 prisoners, emphasizing the importance of second chances.

The incoming American president, Donald Trump, has selected Kari Lake as the director of the United States' official foreign broadcasting service, Voice of America.

Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defended his decision to declare a state of emergency in the country last week to investigate North Korean hacking within the election commission.

North Korea has issued a response to the political turmoil in its neighboring South Korea, criticizing President Yoon Suk-yeol's actions. The North Korean news agency KCNA described the situation as chaotic, labeling South Korea as a 'gangster state.' This comes as the South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk-yeol's office.

The opposition in the South Korean parliament has filed a new motion on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon declared a state of emergency on December 3, but had to retract it hours later under pressure from the legislature.

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in a detention center using underwear, according to an official from the Ministry of Justice. Kim had resigned last Wednesday and was arrested on Sunday for his alleged role in declaring a state of emergency.

Several individuals, including actors and a football player, have sought refuge in Russia for various reasons and under different circumstances.

Exploring the controversy surrounding 'ghost guns' and the use of homemade firearms in the United States and beyond.

Taiwan has raised its military readiness and started military exercises in response to the presence of Chinese warships near the island and restrictions imposed in Chinese airspace.

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the declaration of a state of emergency, according to the Yonhap news agency.

South Koreans took to the streets demanding the resignation of President Yoon Suk-yeol due to insufficient support for his impeachment.

After capturing Aleppo and Hama, Syrian rebels are now pushing towards Homs, the country's third city, causing thousands to flee in anticipation of the approaching battle.

Police in South Korea are conducting an investigation into President Yoon based on complaints filed by an opposition party and activists. The investigation also extends to other key figures in the government.

Israel is facing increasing international criticism following a new report by Amnesty accusing the country of genocide in Gaza. Find out how Israel is responding to these accusations.

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

The brutal assassination of a top entrepreneur in New York has shocked America, as mysterious messages were found engraved on the bullets used in the attack.

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.