South Korea’s ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
Yoon Suk Yeol’s December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea’s democracy, a judge told the court. Read More
Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal
The president’s comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK’s Chagos deal. Read More
White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence
US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday. Read More
Float featuring Brazil’s Lula comes last at Rio Carnival
See the floats from the famous festival as the city’s top samba schools compete for first prize. Read More
Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report
Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross. Read More
Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico
The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week. Read More
US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran
The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran. Read More
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services. Read More
Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche
Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California’s Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead. Read More
Martial law, protests and a president tried for insurrection: How did South Korea get here?
A court is due to deliver its verdict in the insurrection trial of Yoon Suk Yeol. Read More