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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.

US President Joe Biden has sparked surprise and criticism with the pardon he granted his son Hunter. This decision has raised questions and drawn both support and backlash from various political figures.

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.

China has stated that it is 'willing to cooperate' in the investigation of the undersea cable break in the Baltic Sea, which damaged data cables between Sweden and Lithuania and between Helsinki and Rostock.

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.

An old American military base has been uncovered in Greenland, raising questions about what other hidden secrets lie beneath the melting ice cap.

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.

Mexico vows to retaliate against any US tariff hike with its own, as tensions rise over Trump's threats to increase import duties on Mexican goods.

China has launched an investigation into its Minister of Defense, according to reports from the British business newspaper Financial Times. The probe is part of a wider effort to combat corruption within the Chinese military.

China is becoming increasingly uneasy about the growing friendship between Russia and North Korea, raising concerns about potential military actions in the region.

President Trump announces plans to impose import tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China citing concerns over drug trafficking and illegal immigration.

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.

The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports seeing a Chinese balloon above the sea in the north of Taiwan, marking the first incident of its kind since April.

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.

A series of deadly attacks in China have raised questions about the mental health support provided by the authorities. The incidents have shocked the nation, with experts highlighting the underlying societal issues at play.

Reports suggest that Russia is planning to divide Ukraine into three separate parts, with each part having different affiliations.

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.

Many experts are trying to understand Putin's recent threat to use nuclear weapons amidst escalating tensions with the West.

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.

The Hong Kong High Court has sentenced all 45 activists guilty of 'subversion' after holding unofficial primary elections for the pro-democracy opposition, violating the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.