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Prison, exile, impeachment: The scandalous history of South Korea's presidents

Yoon Suk Yeol joins a list of the country's former leaders who have faced impeachment, exile and assassination.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia

China’s KD-21 missile puts US carriers and bases at range

China’s KD-21 air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM) has quietly entered service, adding a potent new threat to US aircraft carriers, air bases and exposed parked aircraft across the Western Pacific. Recent images obtained by The War Zone (TWZ) show frontline People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) H-6K bombers armed with KD-21 missiles, confirming the weapon’s operational […] The post China’s KD-21 missile puts US...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times

Congo-Kinshasa: A Chance Encounter Leads to Critical Maternal Care in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

[UNFPA] Chance Azina walked slowly along the streets of Goma in North Kivu Province, her body weighed down by the heat at seven months pregnant. Like many others, she was trying to maintain a sense of normality, despite having been displaced multiple times by the intense violence flaring across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Southeast Asian Governments React to Punitive Trump Tariffs

Vietnam and Thailand say they are open to negotiations with Washington, but will also seek to diversify their export markets away from the U.S.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat

South Korea's Constitutional Court upholds impeachment of President Yoon, ousting him from office

This starts a 60-day countdown where an election must be held to select the next president.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International

ANC and DA contemplate end of days

Both parties are mindful of the magnitude of a split as South Africa faces more economic turmoil

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa

Nakhane is a lot of things — but not a pop star

The acclaimed multimedia artist Nakhane continues to explore the themes that have made them a rare talent across many creative fields

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa

Who benefits from the budget war?

This is a moment that calls for strong leaders and a united nation. Right now, we don’t have either

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa

Breaking with the US will be painful for Australia in many ways – but it’s inevitable | John Quiggin

The first Australian response to Trump was denial, then (unsuccessful) bargaining. Now there’s anger and depression as the tariffs sink in. Eventually must come acceptanceGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump’s announcement of a “liberation day”, involving the imposition of tariffs on almost every country in the world, is one of a series of measures which call for an urgent...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia

If a child has extra needs, support can be hard to find. This new approach can help make it easier and quicker

All children have support needs. But some require more than is typical for their age.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

Myanmar’s junta exploiting earthquake to shore up control

After a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, the country’s military and the myriad resistance groups fighting a years-long civil war faced international calls for an immediate ceasefire. A pause in the fighting would enable vital aid to enter the major quake zones and allow rescuers to assist victims in a disaster that […] The post Myanmar’s junta exploiting earthquake to shore up control appeared...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times

Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa

China’s response to new U.S. tariffs will likely focus more on stimulus, building trade ties

China's reaction to new U.S. tariffs will likely focus on domestic stimulus and strengthening ties with trading partners, analysts said.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?

Here’s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

Daylight saving time ended Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?

Here’s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

South Korea's constitutional court upholds president's impeachment over martial law order

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

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.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia

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 “Liberation Day”, Trump also imposed 20% tariffs on all European […] The post Burnt allies: Japan, S Korea toe cautious line after Trump tariffs...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times

Brazil to host Prince William's Earthshot Prize

The climate prize ceremony will come just before Brazil hosts the COP30 climate summit in November.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate

Heroin found in cocaine and ‘ice’, and snorting a line can be lethal

Accidentally taking heroin when you thought it was cocaine or methamphetamine can be deadly, new research confirms. Here’s what to watch out for.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

How might the House of Representatives shape up after the 2025 federal election?

A lot has happened since the 2022 election. For starters, at least two MPs elected as members of the Coalition will be contesting as Independents at this election.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

Greenland: Danish PM says 'you cannot annex another country'

Denmark will not hand Greenland to the United States, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on a trip to the Arctic island.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW)

No one knows why the nine-year-olds are dying. Chris Flynn’s novel invites us to question existence itself

Supernatural thriller or character-driven thought experiment? Chris Flynn’s Orpheus Nine imagines the personal toll of a tipping point for our destabilised world.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

No playing favourites with ABC journalists as Dutton vows to slash broadcaster’s 'waste' | Weekly Beast

ABC almost certainly facing yet another efficiency review if Coalition is elected, insiders say. Plus: shop the Andrew Tate look in the Women’s WeeklyWant to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up for the Weekly Beast media newsletter hereIt’s only week one of the election campaign but Peter Dutton has made it abundantly clear how he feels about the ABC’s funding and its journalists. Pressed repeatedly by 2GB...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia

Trump Says Vietnam Is Willing to Eliminate Tariffs on US Goods

President Donald Trump said that Vietnamese leader To Lam is willing to eliminate tariffs to avoid punishing new US duties imposed on the Southeast Asian nation’s imports.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Bloomberg Politics

Argentina’s Senate Rejects Supreme Court Nominees: A Major Blow to Javier Milei’s Government

Argentina’s Senate rejects Javier Milei’s Supreme Court nominees in a historic 51-20 vote, escalating tensions between the president and Congress. The government calls it a ‘political attack.’ Related: Argentine Senate Deals Two Blows to Far-Right President Milei Argentina’s Senate dealt a significant setback to President Javier Milei’s administration on Thursday by rejecting the nominations of […]

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How far is India from creating its own DeepSeek?

India's growing economy and tech-savvy population position it well to create a DeepSeek competitor. But the country faces obstacles in reaching that outcome.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International

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.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East

It’s not easy being a street tree, but this heroic eucalypt withstands everything we throw at it

Street trees often grow in appalling soil, have little root space, are rarely watered and get aggressively trimmed. But this tough species rises to the challenge.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

Myanmar and the Gutting of USAID

The Trump administration's foreign aid cuts have crippled U.S. efforts to support earthquake relief efforts. But that's not the only damage they will do.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat

Trump purges several national security advisors — reports

US media reported that the firings took place after US President Donald Trump met with far-right conspiracy theorist and influencer Laura Loomer.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump Sued Over Tariffs by Conservative-Backed Legal Group

A powerful legal group backed by conservative funding sued President Donald Trump, setting up an early legal clash over the significant US tariffs his administration announced this week.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Bloomberg Politics

Albanese targets cafes and tradies in instant asset write-off

Small businesses will get a 12-month reprieve and be able to instantly write off another $20,000 in expenses, if Labor wins next month's federal election.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia

South Korean court to rule on political fate of impeached president over martial law order

South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to rule on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, either removing him from office or restoring his powers four months after the conservative leader threw the country into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

Katya Adler: EU talks tough on Trump tariffs in hope of U-turn

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

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe