Ex-South Korean Leader Gets Prison Term in First Ruling Over Martial Law
A court handed down five years in prison to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing multiple trials stemming from his short-lived imposition of martial law. [Continue Reading]
China warns of ‘honey trap’ risks in defence sector after official jailed for espionage
Chinese state security authorities recently warned of “honey trap” risks in the defence and technology sectors, citing a case in which a public official was blackmailed into surrendering state secrets following a trip abroad. A social media account affiliated with the National Administration of State Secrets Protection published an article on Wednesday stating that personnel in the military industry were becoming targets of honey traps by foreign intelligence agencies and provided details of a... [Continue Reading]
'Mental strength therapy' - Joshua returns to gym
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following the recent car crash which killed two of his close friends and team members. [Continue Reading]
South Korea’s former president found guilty in martial law case
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in jail. [Continue Reading]
Japanese and Italian PMs discuss defence and trade in Tokyo on Meloni's birthday
Japan and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, emphasizing economic and energy security and marking 160 years of diplomatic ties. [Continue Reading]
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner gives her medal to Donald Trump
Trump has made it clear in the past he hopes to receive the award one day. [Continue Reading]
‘He’s literally my baby’: Meet the cat dads in touch with their feline side
Statistics show there are now almost as many male cat owners as female. [Continue Reading]
Why access to Venezuela’s ‘heavy’ oil is ‘tremendous’ news for US refiners
The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say. [Continue Reading]
Football : Ligue 1 clubs PSG and Lille look to bounce back after French Cup defeats
Following their disappointing exits from the Coupe de France in round 16, both Paris Saint-Germain and Lille are eager to bounce back in the league. The sports recap of the day with FRANCE 24 journalists and a summary of world sports news, both on and off the field. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong marathons throughout the years – SCMP archive
The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world every year but the sporting event had humble beginnings in the city. When Hong Kong held its first international marathon in 1969, there were only 28 participants. In this collection of pictures, we look at how the annual running event has grown throughout the years. [Continue Reading]
Devastated Debbie violently attacked as tensions explode in early Coronation Street ITVX release
Poor Debbie! [Continue Reading]
Emmerdale brings back another character after 6 years in ITVX release as Graham mystery deepens
Graham returned from the dead last week. [Continue Reading]
Rivalries & records - Australian Open key questions
Era-defining rivalries continue and career Grand Slams could be unlocked as the Australian Open starts on Sunday. [Continue Reading]
Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia plan defence pact as US-Iran row threatens Middle East
As tensions between the United States and Iran threaten to plunge the Middle East into chaos again, regional military powers Turkey and Pakistan have revealed they are planning a tripartite defence partnership with Saudi Arabia. Thursday’s disclosure comes as Iran’s neighbours await clarity on US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on the Islamic Republic’s trading partners earlier in the week – a measure which threatens to disrupt supply chains across the region. The... [Continue Reading]
RTÉ's Hurley to take up new job at I-RES REIT
Mari Hurley, who announced she was leaving RTÉ yesterday, is taking up a new job as Chief Financial Officer at Irish Residential Properties REIT, the country's Ireland's largest private residential landlord. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong government’s cargo-tracking digital platform launched with 2,300 firms
A digital logistics platform developed by the Hong Kong government that offers real-time cargo tracking has been launched, with some 2,300 companies registered with the system. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Friday the new Port Community System would streamline transport data and improve transparency for users. The system integrates sea, land and air data and uses artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology to provide instantaneous cargo tracking services,... [Continue Reading]
Outrage Grows Amid Child Abuse Case and Agricultural Struggles
A recent case of alleged child abuse in Malaysia has ignited significant outrage across social media platforms, drawing attention to the larger issues surrounding child exploitation. A man previously convicted of child abuse has reportedly been arrested again, this time for allegedly forcing his 10-year-old son to shoplift essential items. The incident occurred in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan, where police were informed about the theft after the child was apprehended while attempting to steal a small pack of instant coffee. Investigators have uncovered a disturbing pattern of exploitation involving the child's father, who is accused of coercing his son to steal... [Continue Reading]
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means
Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents. [Continue Reading]
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in first of 8 trials over martial law
South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison in the first of eight trials related to charges over his decision to impose martial law at the end of 2024. In one of the trials, Yoon is accused of imposing the law to lead a rebellion. If he is convicted, he could be sentenced to death. [Continue Reading]
Multiple Legal Battles Rage Amid Rising Tensions Over Social Media and Governance
A group of parents, led by mother Ellen Roome from Gloucestershire, is pursuing legal action against TikTok, seeking accountability after the tragic deaths of their children. The lawsuit, initiated in the Superior Court of Delaware, alleges that children including Roome's son, Julian "Jools" Sweeney, participated in a dangerous activity known as the "blackout challenge" promoted on the platform. This challenge reportedly led to their fatalities, raising concerns about TikTok's role in promoting harmful content to children. Roome expressed her hope that the courts would hold TikTok accountable for the adverse effects of its algorithm, which have attracted scrutiny for allegedly... [Continue Reading]
Venezuela’s Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during White House meeting
Trump confirmed later on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, and he said it was an honour to meet her. [Continue Reading]
Guardian’s Hope appeal raises more than £1m for charities opposing hatred
Five organisations whose work fosters community, tolerance and empathy will share proceeds of readers’ generosityThe Guardian has raised more than £1m in its Hope appeal to support grassroots charities whose work offers a positive antidote to social division, racism and hatred.The appeal, which closed on Thursday, had five partner charities that will share the donations: Citizens UK, the Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust and Who Is Your Neighbour? Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon: ‘Mixing work and personal relationships can be complicated’
They've teamed up again, behind and in front of the cameras, for Netflix's The Rip. [Continue Reading]
From Primark to George at Asda – here are 25 high street finds for Blue Monday
We've got you, don't worry. [Continue Reading]
Emmerdale character utterly broken at the sight of Bear’s body
He struggles to take it in. [Continue Reading]
Roy left disgusted by Nina and her sex claim in Coronation Street
Nina tries to wind Roy up. [Continue Reading]
Why Liam Rosenior is already proving he might be the perfect Chelsea manager
At least for his new bosses, if not the fans. [Continue Reading]
Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation
Gulf nations don't want the chaos that a US attack on Iran or the collapse of the Islamic Republic would generate. [Continue Reading]
Football : Ligue 1 clubs PSG and Lille look to bounce back after French Cup defeats
Following their disappointing exits from the Coupe de France in round 16, both Paris Saint-Germain and Lille are eager to bounce back in the league. When asked about any doubts he might have about his team, PSG coach Luis Enrique insisted that he has complete confidence in his players. [Continue Reading]
Caretaker boss Carrick's best Man Utd moments
With Michael Carrick returning to Manchester United as caretaker manager, BBC Sport takes a look back at some of his best moments for the club as a player in the Premier League. [Continue Reading]
Bereaved mother hopes for TikTok 'accountability'
Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death. [Continue Reading]
Malaysian man arrested for forcing son, 10, to shoplift regularly
A Malaysian man previously convicted of child abuse has been arrested again on suspicion of forcing his son, 10, to shoplift daily necessities. Police in Bahau, in Negeri Sembilan state’s Jempol district, were alerted to what initially appeared to be a simple case of theft on Wednesday, The Sun newspaper reported. Staff from a wholesale supermarket had caught the boy trying to steal a 200-gram pack of instant coffee. But officers soon uncovered a troubling pattern of child exploitation, Jempol... [Continue Reading]
Worker 'seriously injured' by falling excavator bucket at Darwin building site
A Darwin construction worker has been "seriously injured" after an excavator bucket fell and hit him, with paramedics transporting the man to hospital. [Continue Reading]
Foreign fishing vessel filmed 100m away from Queensland coast
Locals on Queensland's far north tip have shared their account after seeing an Indonesian fishing boat within a stone's throw of the mainland. [Continue Reading]
36.4m passengers passed through Dublin Airport last year
A record breaking 36.4 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport last year. [Continue Reading]
'We're in survival mode': The cost of milk price crisis to family dairy farms
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the price their receive for their milk tumble by 25% over the last three months. [Continue Reading]
Global Leaders Rally Around Viktor Orbán Before Key Hungarian Elections
As Hungary approaches its elections on April 12, right-wing leaders from various countries are extending their support to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The endorsement comes at a time when Orbán is facing a challenging political climate, with his popularity waning amid a backdrop of economic difficulties and social unrest. Global far-right movements are watching closely as these elections may offer significant insights into the political future of nationalist populism in Europe. A recent campaign video highlights the support Orbán garners from notable figures, including Giorgia Meloni from Italy, Marine Le Pen of France, Matteo Salvini, and Germany's Alice Weidel. Weidel,... [Continue Reading]
Wales to become only UK nation to lose free baby book scheme
Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills. [Continue Reading]
Health Crisis Sparks Outcry Following High-Profile Child Death
A tragic incident in Nigeria has ignited widespread calls for urgent reforms within the healthcare sector after the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Reports indicate that a resident anaesthesiologist at a Lagos hospital allegedly administered an overdose of the sedative propofol. This shocking event has highlighted ongoing grievances regarding medical negligence and inadequate care in the country. The grieving mother and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have begun legal action against the hospital, accusing it of medical malpractice. This situation has drawn attention to the dire state of Nigeria's public health system. For years, there have... [Continue Reading]
Police arrest 15, seize 12 firearms following Hobart shootings
Tasmania Police says it received "valuable information" from the public in relation to recent shootings in Gagebrook and Bridgewater. [Continue Reading]
Large nest of invasive wasp species found in WA suburb
An enormous 40-litre nest of European wasps is discovered on the south coast of WA — the last frontier for the invasive species in Australia. [Continue Reading]
Calls for Legal Reform After Drug Overdose Tragedy in Australia
The recent death of a young woman in South Australia has sparked a renewed debate over legal responsibilities in emergency situations, particularly concerning drug overdoses. This tragic case revolves around the untimely passing of 26-year-old Amy Bowden, who died in February 2024 from "mixed drug toxicity" after her boyfriend attempted to reverse her overdose by administering methamphetamine. According to court proceedings, Ethan Ross, Bowden's partner, delayed calling for medical help, waiting nearly 24 hours after she lost consciousness. This alarming delay has prompted Bowden's mother, Michelle Sposito, to advocate for urgent law reforms aimed at holding individuals accountable for failing... [Continue Reading]
'Win or go home' - who are your picks in wide-open Super Bowl race?
The NFL play-offs are the most open - and "most unusual" - they have been for years, but which two teams do you think will reach Super Bowl 60? [Continue Reading]
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government appoints new prime minister
FM Shaya Mohsen Zindani named as new PM, as Saudi Arabia moves to consolidate control over Yemen's presidential body. [Continue Reading]
TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments. [Continue Reading]
Tragic Incidents Highlight Security Challenges in Urban Settings
Recent incidents from different parts of the world underscore the persistent challenges that authorities face in urban settings regarding public safety and mental health crises. In the Northern Territory of Australia, NT police successfully recovered the body of a 44-year-old man who had been reported missing earlier in the month. Following an extensive search operation in the Ludmilla, Parap, Fannie Bay, and East Point areas, authorities discovered the body on Friday morning in East Point bushland. The man had last been seen entering a service station on Bagot Road and was reported missing three days later. The disappearance triggered a... [Continue Reading]
Carrick 'right choice at this moment' - Rooney
Wayne Rooney says caretaker head coach Michael Carrick will "steady the ship" at Manchester United, but fans shouldn't be fooled by his calm persona. [Continue Reading]
From Fiji to Latvia - are cross-border leagues the future?
The OFC Professional League kicks off this week and a Baltic League has been proposed, so is there a future for cross-border football competitions? [Continue Reading]
LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two
Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal. [Continue Reading]