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Communist spies and assassination attempts: how the cold war still shapes South Korean politics
As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
in his residencefacing arrest
, his descentfrom star prosecutor
to isolated leader reveals a deeper story about a cold war-era ideology that continues to shape – and shake – South Korean politics.The scenes outside …
UK music sales hit record high as Taylor Swift tops album sellers
Gaza Cola launched by Palestinian activist to rebuild destroyed hospital
The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?
The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition to a pluralist democratic Syria, but faces resistance within the country. The interim government fears the lifting of sanctions will be tied to excessive demands imposed by the west, with suspicion of the UN deeply …
What is the ring of fire – explained in 30 seconds
The ring of fire is a 40,000km long horseshoe shaped belt that wraps around the Pacific Ocean.
The ring, also known as the Circum-Pacific Belt, is home to 75% of the world’s active volcanoes, and 90% of its earthquakes. Many of the world’s most powerful earthquakes have occurred along this …
Ukraine war briefing: Trump sympathises with Russian stance against Ukraine joining Nato
Donald Trump has said he sympathises with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of Nato, and lamented that he will not be able to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin before his inauguration.
Though Nato members and the Biden administration have expressed support for its eventual …
Former Cambodian opposition politician shot dead in Bangkok – reports
A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen was shot dead by a gunman on a motorcycle in Bangkok on Tuesday, according to Thai media.
“Lim Kimya... died at the scene. Officers with the Metropolitan Police Bureau have launched a manhunt for the assassin,” the Bangkok Post reported, adding that …
Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Australian Open after fresh injury scare
The injury comeback for tennis player Nick Kyrgios has stalled, after a new ailment scuppered his Australian Open preparations and put the former world No 13 in doubt for his home grand slam.
rehabbing a surgically repaired wrist and returned to the court …
The maps that show how China’s military is squeezing Taiwan
China’s military launched a record number of warplane incursions around Taiwan in 2024 as it builds its ability to launch full-scale invasion, something a former chief of Taiwan’s armed forces said Beijing could be capable of within a decade.
Analysts said China’s relentless harassment had taken a toll on Taiwan’s …
Rolls-Royce to invest £300m in expansion of Goodwood factory
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has said it will invest £300m in expanding its Goodwood factory in West Sussex to meet the growing demand for bespoke upgrades, after the luxury carmaker recorded its third-highest annual sales in 2024.
The investment will extend the luxury carmaker’s manufacturing facility as it gradually moves away …