Exiled, shot, impeached, jailed: A history of South Korean presidents

Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is the latest in a long line of leaders to have their political careers marred by scandal or meet an otherwise unfortunate end.

The unravelling of Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea's 'stubborn and hot-tempered' martial law president

The BBC has spoken to people close to the president to understand what drove him to trigger an authoritarian takeover.

Unanimous decision by South Korea's Constitutional Court to oust President Yoon

South Korea's Constitutional Court ousts impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

Spanberger confirmed as Democratic nominee for Virginia governor's race

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) was confirmed Thursday as the presumptive Democratic nominee in the 2025 gubernatorial race in Virginia. She is the lone Democrat running to be governor, according to the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA), which released a full list of

Burnt allies: Japan, S Korea toe cautious line after Trump tariffs

Two months into US President Donald Trump’s second term, the liberal international order is on life support. Alliances and multilateral institutions are now seen by the United States as burdens. Europe and NATO are framed as bad business, “ripping off” the US. On his so-called

South Korean court removes president from office, says he violated duties

The Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law, a decision expected to exacerbate political divisions.

Elizabeth Olsen on Feeling Pressure to “Prove” Her Personal Film Taste Post Marvel

The actress played the Scarlet Witch for several years in the superhero franchise.

Who might buy TikTok as ban deadline looms? Amazon joins bidders

Oracle and the founder of OnlyFans are also among names that have cropped up as the president seeks to broker a deal.

Asia stocks extend losses after Wall Street plunge

Environment watchdog confirms Sydney’s mystery beach balls likely came from sewage treatment plants

NSW EPA investigation finds debris that washed up on Sydney beaches in 2024 ‘consistent with a land-based sewage source’ Get our afternoon election email , free app or daily news podcast Authorities investigating mystery balls of debris that closed New South Wales beaches in

‘The Pitt’ Star Fiona Dourif Breaks Down McKay’s ‘Utter Humiliation’ and How Noah Wyle Helped Get Her Real Father to Cameo

If it’s a contest for who most deserves to finally go home after the world’s longest hospital shift in Max’s “The Pitt,” few have a better case to make than Dr. Cassie McKay. Played by Fiona Dourif, McKay is a skilled, empathetic doctor whose personal drama has outmatched even

Mel Gibson to Have His Gun Rights Restored by Justice Department

The Justice Department has approved Mel Gibson’s rights to own guns again after a 2011 domestic violence conviction. Attorney General Pam Bondi approved the restoration of the actor’s gun rights, along with nine other people, the New York Times reported. Gibson, who in January

Asian markets extend losses amid Trump tariff uncertainty

President Donald Trump suggested he might be open to doing deals over tariffs, raising hopes in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. But China is preparing to retaliate.

Hong Kong sees surge in startups; entrepreneurs say climate remains competitive

As the city’s startup scene grows, CNA speaks to two founders to find out the ups and downs of starting a business.

S. Korea’s Defence Ministry says ‘no military mobilisation’ for 2nd martial law even if Yoon returns

Mr Yoon, suspected of leading the alleged insurrection, also faces a criminal trial for insurrection.

Viola Davis Did an Action Movie Because Not ‘Every Movie You Do Has to Be Considered for an Academy Award. I Want to Do Something Popular’

Viola Davis is an EGOT winner and is widely considered one of the greatest dramatic actors of her generation, which is why some people are confused about “G20.” The straight-to-streaming Prime Video movie casts Davis in a “White House Down”-style action movie. She plays a U.S.

Suge Knight’s Lawyer Tries, Fails to Escape Mogul’s Retrial

The rap mogul said he wants to proceed with his wrongful death re-trial with David Kenner representing him, despite Kenner asking to leave case

Trump’s tariffs hit garment makers in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka hard

The industry supplies low-cost clothing to the US, and is a crucial part of the Asian countries’ economies.

Ukraine and NATO reaffirm commitment to long and lasting peace

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says more pressure must be exerted on Russia to agree to a peace deal as he meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

Miley Cyrus Would Rather Live for Nostalgia in ‘End of the World’ Video

The pop star recently announced her concept album (and accompanying film) Something Beautiful

Ignoring protests, Thailand opens door to Myanmar’s military leader

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has long been treated like a pariah on the global stage.

Luna discusses possible solution to new parent proxy voting with Johnson

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group

The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.

Fox News analyst hits Vance over deportation comments: 'Politics is overwhelming the law here'

Fox News conservative legal commentator Andy McCarthy said in a Thursday interview it seems politics is “overwhelming the law here,” in the debate surrounding the Trump administration’s efforts to deport alleged gang members. McCarthy pushed back on Vice President Vance’s

3-D Printed skin to replace animal testing

A research team is developing a 3D-printed skin imitation equipped with living cells in order to test nanoparticles from cosmetics without animal testing.

‘Mr. Burton’ Review: Harry Lawtey Plays the Pride of Wales, and Toby Jones the Man Who Made Him, in a Gentle Showbiz Origin Story

Richard Burton never got around to writing an official set of memoirs before his untimely, alcohol-hastened death in 1984, though the star’s posthumously published diaries are among the great volumes of their kind in the showbiz library: sometimes brutally candid about himself,

Trump Supporter Mel Gibson Will Have Gun Rights Restored: Report

The DOJ's pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer was fired shortly after declining to give the actor access to guns

Pentagon watchdog to probe defence chief over Signal chat row

The investigation came in response to a request from the top two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, a Republican and a Democrat.

Live: South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol stripped of presidency after court upholds impeachment

Young Thug: Judge Denies Prosecutors' Motion To Revoke His Probation

Young Thug won’t be returning to jail over his recent social media post, despite the Fulton County District Attorney office's efforts.

Philippines sees benefits as Trump tariffs hit peers harder

President Donald Trump has imposed an 18% levy on Philippine goods shipped to the US.

Miley Cyrus Releases Sultry New Single ‘End of the World’

Miley Cyrus continues the rollout for her upcoming album “Something Beautiful” with the release of her new single “End of the World,” along with a sultry music video. Cyrus is silhouetted hazily dancing in front of the band before a close-up has her writhing on the ground in a

Alvvays Members Credited On New Miley Cyrus Single “End Of The World”

Earlier this week, Miley Cyrus offered the first glimpses into her upcoming visual album Something Beautiful with the prelude and title track , songs that featured indie rock folk like Jonathan Rado (Foxygen) and Adam Granduciel (the War On Drugs). Tonight the pop star is

How Indian Streaming Platform JioHotstar Raced to 100 Million Subscribers and What’s Next: ‘We’ve Gotten to a Place Where No One Has Gone Before,’ CEO Says

India’s JioStar has achieved what few streaming platforms have managed globally, doubling its subscriber base to 100 million just six weeks after launch. The milestone represents an extraordinary achievement for the platform, which emerged from the $8.5 billion merger of

Japan’s yakuza numbers hit new low, police data shows

Yakuza forces have been dwindling since 2005, due in part to a stricter crackdown.

Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?

The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.

Palestinian Oscar winner speaks on Israeli occupation at UN

Basel Adra told the UN Committee on the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People that conditions for Palestinians are 'changing from worse to worse'.

Halle Berry Tells ‘X-Men’ Fans to ‘Keep Waiting’ for Storm to Be Called for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast but Warns: ‘It’s Not Going to Be There’

Halle Berry told Black Girl Nerds at CinemaCon that comic book movie fans should not expect to see her name called among the cast for Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” Several of Berry’s original “X-Men” co-stars were announced as part of the “Doomsday” cast earlier this month,

US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal island

All outsiders are banned from travelling within 5km of the island to protect the Indigenous people.

Watch The National’s Matt Berninger Debut New Solo Album Get Sunk In Leeds

Last month, the National’s Matt Berninger announced his sophomore album Get Sunk . On Wednesday (Apr. 2), he kicked off his first-ever solo tour in Leeds and gave live debuts to nine out of the ten Get Sunk tracks.

Trump sued over China tariffs

President Trump was sued Thursday over the 20 percent tariffs he imposed on Chinese goods in the weeks leading up to Wednesday’s broader announcement. It marks the first known legal challenge against Trump’s tariffs, which have fulfilled a campaign promise and rattled financial

Kennedy suggests 20 percent of HHS cuts may be reversed

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he expects about 20 percent of fired employees to be reinstated as the agency backtracks after making cuts directed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “Some programs that

Eli Lilly boss: 'Tariffs are pivotal moment and hard to come back from'

The Chief Executive of Eli Lilly has told the BBC that he is doubtful tariffs could bring manufacturing jobs to the US whilst raising billions in tax revenue

Trump’s Misleading Tariff Chart

In his Rose Garden announcement of sweeping new "reciprocal tariffs," President Donald Trump held aloft a misleading chart that claimed to give a breakdown of the tariffs other countries charge the U.S. and the corresponding tariff that the U.S. will now impose against those

Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Mackey Honor Their ‘Ella McCay’ Director James L. Brooks at CinemaCon

The Oscar winning actress delivered a Cinema Verite prize to the Oscar winning filmmaker during the Disney presentation, which also included a sizzle debut for the upcoming 20th Century Studios comedy.

Senate advances blueprint for Trump tax cuts, other top priorities

The Senate on Thursday advanced its budget resolution, teeing up a weekend vote on a blueprint for President Trump's tax agenda and other top priorities. Senators voted 52-48 to kick off consideration of the measure. A simple majority was needed. The resolution sets out

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ First Footage Sets CinemaCon Ablaze

Can James Cameron do it again? That was the question as Zoe Saldaña debuted the first footage from 'Avatar 3' for exhibitors in Las Vegas.