S Korea MPs file motion to impeach acting president
The motion comes less than two weeks after parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. Read More
Taiwan’s ex-presidential candidate charged with corruption
Ko, once a rising star in Taiwan politics, is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes. Read More
Whisper it – alcohol-free wine has arrived in France
It used to be considered treason in France – but now, alcohol-free wine is here to stay. Read More
Twenty years on: ‘My boat was metres from the shore when the tsunami hit’
A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Read More
Zelensky condemns ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack
Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Read More
Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals – including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats – have died of the virus over the past several weeks. Read More
More than 1,500 escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say. Read More
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country’s 248-year history. Read More
Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas. Read More
Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed
They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake. Read More