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South Korea’s President Yoon in court for preliminary ‘rebellion’ hearing

Lawyers defending Yoon, who stands charged with trying to incite a rebellion, called for his release from custody.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2025

Sam Nujoma personified Namibia’s struggle for freedom

Sam Nujoma was an outstanding Namibian leader who personified more than anybody else the country’s liberation struggle history and independence. His death at the age of 95 marks the end of an era. But his legacy will live on.

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2025

PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil persists

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament this Wednesday, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 5, 2025

Pakistan Government Proposes Social Media Controls And Disinformation Law

Pakistan's proposed legislation could severely restrict social media freedom, facing opposition concerns.

Top News · Jan 23, 2025

South Korean investigators call for indictment of detained President Yoon

South Korean investigators asked prosecutors to indict the country’s detained President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month, as it accused him of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of parliament

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

South Korea’s anti-graft agency recommends insurrection charges for Yoon

Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials says president sought to ‘disrupt the constitutional order’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025

South Korea's Impeached President Denies Ordering Military Action

South Korea's impeached president faces allegations of ordering military to remove lawmakers, sparking political turmoil and deepening divisions in the cou...

Top News · Jan 21, 2025

South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree in his first public appearance since his arrest

South Korea’s impeached president has denied that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of the National Assembly to prevent them from voting to reject his martial law decree last month, as he appeared for the first time before the Constitutional Court that will determine his fate

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Mayotte schools to reopen, more than a month after devastating cyclone

Five weeks after Mayotte was devastated by a cyclone, teachers and staff have headed back to school to prepare for the return of students next week. This comes as lawmakers in mainland France started debate on a bill that would accelerate reconstruction efforts in the Indian Ocean territory, but would…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 20, 2025

The trial of Dominique Pélicot and his daughter’s fight for justice

Caroline Darian is leading the fight against the use of drugs to perpetrate sexual assaults

Marie Claire · Jan 19, 2025