‘Serious violations’ found in South Korean foreign adoptions programme
Multiple violations were unearthed by a commission investigating the adoption of South Korean children by foreigners.
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Thailand prime minister survives vote of no-confidence
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-premier Thaksin, won the backing of 319 of 488 Thai lawmakers.
Why are users of 23andMe being urged to delete their data?
Genetic testing company's bankruptcy proceedings could result in auction of the genetic data of 15 million users.
Trump signs executive order calling for proof of US citizenship to vote
Progressive groups denounce move as effort to suppress millions of voters who do not have ready access to government ID.
US judge blocks deportation of another pro-Palestinian student activist
Korean American Yunseo Chung, 21, is among several students challenging the Trump administration to remain in the US.
At least 24 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea
South Korea's forest service said thousands of fighters are tackling at least five active wildfire nationwide.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,126
These are the key developments on day 1,126 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Brazilian Supreme Court considers trial for Bolsonaro over coup allegations
Top prosecutor argues Bolsonaro oversaw a criminal effort to remain in office despite his loss in the 2022 elections.
‘Sloppy’: Trump downplays shock over leaked Signal chat about Yemen attack
Democrats have called the high-level discussions on the messaging app Signal 'obviously reckless, obviously dangerous'.
US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23
In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
Children among dozens killed as Israel pounds Gaza from north to south
Health officials say 62 people killed in a day as tens of thousands face forced displacement under latest Israeli order.
What is Betar US, the group pushing to deport pro-Palestinian students?
The far-right Zionist group is one of many supporting calls by Trump to deport pro-Palestine students from the US.
UN agency calls for urgent aid as conflict drives refugees from DR Congo
Violence in DR Congo has sent thousands of people fleeing into neighbouring countries.
Tesla sales plummet in Europe despite EV growth
Ageing design, rising competition and controversy around Elon Musk seen driving reversal of Tesla sales.
Yemen war plans: What did Trump aides leak to The Atlantic in Signal chat?
The Atlantic's editor said Pete Hegseth sent operational details of a US attack on the Houthis in a Signal chat.
Are Ethiopia and Eritrea hurtling towards war?
The two countries' historically fraught relationship was mended in 2018, but hostilities are flaring again.
Japan grants $1.4m to record-breaking death row inmate
Japan to award Iwao Hakamada, held wrongfully for 46 years and released last year, largest-ever payout.
Could US forces in Europe face a refusal of supply and support?
US threats to abandon Ukraine and European allies leads to one outburst of anger. Experts say they could lead to more.
South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war, UN warns
Building tension and violence threatens to unravel the peace deal that halted ethnic conflict in 2018.
Korean American sues Trump admin to stop deportation over campus activism
Yunseo Chung, 21, moved to the US when she was seven and now faces deportation over activism at Columbia University.