South Korea's impeached leader Yoon sentenced to 5 years' jail in first martial law verdict

Fraudsters flee Cambodia’s ‘scam city’ after extradition of accused boss Chen Zhi to China

The Cambodian government said it was cracking down on the multibillion-dollar industry.

Europe Today: Latvian Defence Minister discusses Greenland and Ukraine

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

EU opens new chapter in its relations with Syria

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Costa visited Damascus on 9 January to discuss the renewed bilateral relations with Syria. They met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara to discuss this new chapter in bilateral

Afghan mothers seek hospital help for malnourished children

There are relatively few medical centres in Afghanistan that can help treat malnutrition.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law

The ruling can be appealed.

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 5 years in prison for obstruction

SEOUL, Jan 16 - A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for charges including obstructing attempts to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law.

HSBC to review Singapore insurance business as it slims down globally

South Korea's impeached president found guilty in first of four trials: What you need to know

Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.

These European cities won't be able to host future Winter Olympics due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country

Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

Pakistan aiming for a big bang military export boom

Pakistan’s emerging US$13 billion defense export pipeline marks a decisive break from its historical role as a marginal arms exporter. If even partially realized, the shift would reposition Pakistan as a credible midtier defense supplier. That, in turn, would have implications

Scientists solve mystery of little red dots seen by James Webb Space Telescope

Using Webb’s advanced instruments, scientists discovered that the little red dots are young black holes wrapped in gas.

Is social media as bad for mental health as we think? New study challenges screen time fears

Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.

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Can Europe's military spending revive economic growth?

Europe is ramping up defence spending, led by Germany, with economists expecting a modest boost to growth. While rising orders support activity, long production lags and structural headwinds may limit the economic pay-off.

Police escorts and limited hotels: What is it like to travel in Libya at the moment?

Over the last two years, Libya has been making a deliberate push to attract international tourism.

BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links

Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths Campaigners have accused BP of having an insidious influence over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) in the UK through its relationship with the

JF-17, debt and the morality of power: How arms deals are testing international law

Senior military officials from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia meet amid expanding defense cooperation, highlighting the strategic backdrop to arms, financing, and geopolitical realignment. The economic pressure facing Pakistan and the gradual reassessment of Saudi Arabia’s defense

China protests over Philippine coast guard’s Xi images

The Chinese embassy said it was a “blatant political provocation, which has crossed the red line”.

S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid

This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.

Thai builder seeks debt relief after two deadly crane accidents

The contractor has racked up losses of about S$534 million from 2020 to 2024.

Race against time: Scientists store endangered glacier ice in Antarctica

Scientists are racing to preserve ice cores from endangered glaciers worldwide by storing them in an Antarctic ice sanctuary. The Ice Memory Foundation aims to protect vital climate records before rising temperatures cause irreversible glacier loss.

Bus crashes into building in South Korea, several feared injured, media reports

One person is believed to be in a serious condition.

Musk’s Grok AI faces scrutiny from Japan over sexualised images

Japan is X’s biggest overseas market.

‘It felt dehumanising’: Victims speak out as Grok deepfake abuse prompts some Southeast Asia countries to act

Victims and experts say there is a need for stronger safeguards, clearer regulations and accountability.

Canada PM Mark Carney hails strategic China partnership in Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping

According to Carney, the relationship "will not only deepen our bilateral ties to the benefit of our peoples but will also—from our judgement—help improve the multilateral system—a system that, in recent years, has come under great strain."

See Dolly Parton’s Star-Studded New ‘Light of a Clear Blue Morning’ Video

Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire all join the artist on a new rendition of her 1977 hit

Australia’s new strategic reserve targets China’s rare earth grip

The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion (US$804 million) critical mineral reserve. Three minerals will initially be the focus: antimony, gallium and rare earths (a group of 17 different elements). The details came as Treasurer Jim

The top 10 jobs in the US for 2026 — according to Indeed

As hiring slows across much of the US, a handful of jobs are standing out for their resilience.

Scientists “resurrect” ancient cannabis enzymes with medical promise

Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ancient enzymes that existed millions of years ago. These early enzymes were multitaskers, capable of producing several cannabinoids at once, before

His lucky star: Daughter’s picks win dad $4m in Malaysian Toto jackpot

The man will use his winnings to buy a house, as his family is currently renting.

As it happened: South Korea's ex-president Yoon to appeal court ruling over martial law bid

The verdict is the first against Yoon in the eight criminal trials over the decree he issued in late 2024 and other allegations.

Homan says Trump administration needs better 'messaging' about immigration enforcement

White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday the Trump administration needs to be better about its "messaging" over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the country. "I think we're being egged on by the press," Homan told Laura Ingraham on "The

One protein may decide whether brain chemistry heals or harms

Tryptophan does far more than help us sleep—it fuels brain chemistry, energy production, and mood-regulating neurotransmitters. But as the brain ages or develops neurological disease, this delicate system goes awry, pushing tryptophan toward harmful byproducts linked to memory

Canada, China set for ‘historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says

China is Canada’s second-largest trading partner after the US.

Canada, China set for 'historic' gains from new partnership, Carney says

BEIJING, Jan 16 - Canada and China are forging a new strategic partnership that stands to yield \"historic\" gains by leveraging on the strengths of each, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday.

Mickey Rourke Says There’s Still $90,000 in GoFundMe, Urges Fans to Get Their Refunds

Rourke said he was not involved with the fundraiser made under the premise of helping the actor who was facing eviction

China’s J-35 could be the key to winning a Taiwan war

China’s push to expand production of the J-35 stealth fighter reflects its drive to link industrial scale with a carrier-centric doctrine, thereby strengthening its position against Taiwan, narrowing the gap with US airpower and capturing high-end export markets. This month,

First-ever pho museum opens in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City

The museum expects to welcome 1,500 to 2,000 visitors per day.

US approves possible sale of equipment, services to shift Peruvian naval base

Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Peru of $1.5 billion in equipment and services to support the country's efforts to shift its main naval base in the city of Callao, the Pentagon said in a statement on Thursday, so it can expand a

Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district

SEOUL, Jan 16 - Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were battling a major fire on Friday in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.

Pompeo warns Trump not to trust 'bad actor' Delcy Rodríguez to run Venezuela

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday warned President Trump not to trust Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez to run her country, calling her a "bad actor." "I forget his exact language, [but Trump said] that she was behaving pretty well," Pompeo said on

Scientists found the soil secret that doubles forest regrowth

New research shows tropical forests can recover twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen. Scientists followed forest regrowth across Central America for decades and found that nitrogen plays a decisive role in how quickly trees return. Faster

Libyan filmmaker fights for cinema revival

Mouayed Zabtia shoots most scenes for his latest movie in a studio he built at his Tripoli home. For the filmmaker, it is one way to overcome the obstacles he faces in a country where cinema once nearly vanished. Before a 1969 coup that brought Moamer Kadhafi to power, Libya's

From freezer to fork: New thawing method could deliver 'dock-fresh' fish anywhere

A small revolution is happening in the fishing industry. Freshly frozen fish can now be thawed in a new way, and that means you will have access to super-fresh food from the sea—even if you live thousands of miles away.

Stretchable OLED displays take a big leap forward

A new OLED design can stretch dramatically while staying bright, solving a problem that has long limited flexible displays. The breakthrough comes from pairing a highly efficient light-emitting material with tough, transparent MXene-based electrodes. Tests showed the display

Yakuza Kiwami 3 preview: RGG wants to reframe the clunkiest Yakuza game

Yakuza Kiwami 3's new content includes additional minigames and stories in Okinawa, giving the third Yakuza game a greater sense of purpose

Yakuza Kiwami 3's new expansion basically turns it into a breakneck roguelite dungeon crawl, complete with random drops and goofy sidekicks

It's like fight club, only you're Yakuza Batman.