South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30 years over drone operation
A court in Seoul has sentenced South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison over military drone flights into North Korea. The ruling says the 2024 operation was used to heighten tensions and help justify Yoon's later declaration of martial law. It adds another major legal blow to the ousted leader and deepens a political crisis that has already reshaped South Korea's presidency.A spokesperson for the Seoul Central District Court said Yoon was given 30 years in jail for the drone case, without giving further detail. According to a summary of the judges' findings, the operation... [Continue Reading]
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Tehran teacher describes daily life under war as schools move online and prices rise
A teacher in Tehran has described how daily life has changed after the war between the United States and Israel and Iran disrupted schools, internet access and ordinary routines across the city. The account centres on Mehran, a 47-year-old teacher in central Tehran, who is now teaching students online from a cramped apartment while his family also tries to study and work remotely. The picture that emerges is of a capital city where normal activity continues in limited form, but under conditions shaped by weak connectivity, shortages and rising costs.According to the account, the conflict has forced universities, schools and... [Continue Reading]

