Bhopal gas leak survivors call for justice 40 years on
In 1984, an industrial gas leak led to half a million people being poisoned and thousands being killed in Bhopal, India.
Self-check-in banned for Italian holiday rentals
Italian authorities said hosts must check the identities of guests in person
South Korea’s President Yoon says he will lift marital law
Decision comes after parliament votes to reject his martial law declaration and cabinet approves reversal of decision.
China hits back against US chip crackdown
Beijing bans exports of critical minerals to US, and several industry groups tell companies to avoid US chips.
Biden makes historic visit by a US president to Angola
President Joe Biden made history as the first US president to visit Angola.
It’s the best of times for Notre Dame, but the worst of times for the French PM
It seems Michel Barnier’s experience of negotiating Brexit with the British was no match for the bitter rivalry of French politics
When Emmanuel Macron welcomes world leaders to the reopening of Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral this weekend, after fire damaged it five years ago, he might have hoped it would serve as a metaphor for people from all backgrounds coming together to prevent a hallowed edifice collapsing.
Instead, it is likely the French government itself will have fallen by Wednesday evening, with voters’ trust of politicians and the political process in charred ruins.
Continue reading...One killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon as Netanyahu says war is not over
Israeli officials threaten to expand attacks on Lebanon if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses.
‘I worry every second’: Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life
Mandy Damari tells the BBC she is increasingly concerned for her daughter Emily, who has been held for more than 400 days.
South Korea martial law: How did we get here?
The surprising move comes as President Yoon Suk Yeol popularity in recent polls plummeted.
South Korean parliament votes against president’s martial law declaration
South Korea’s parliament voted to revoke President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law.
Can efforts to revive ceasefire negotiations for Gaza make progress?
Israeli bombardments carry on across Gaza, causing more deaths and devastation.
Why South Korea’s president suddenly declared martial law
The move - invoking temporary military rule - has been roundly condemned by opponents and some within his own party.
Trudeau meets rivals as he seeks united front in face of Trump tariff threat
Canadian government scrambles to ward off tariffs as prime minister briefs politicians on meeting with Trump
Canada’s federal government has redoubled its efforts to ward off potentially disastrous tariffs from its closest ally, but provincial leaders have hinted at divergent strategies in response to the protectionist threat from president-elect Donald Trump.
Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, convened a rare, in-person meeting with his political rivals on Tuesday to brief them on a surprise meeting with Trump at his Florida resort over the weekend.
Continue reading...Is the battle for Aleppo part of Syria’s war?
Opposition forces stormed into regime-held areas, shaking the status quo and bringing the war back into the spotlight.
BBC reporter sees disbelief among Seoul protesters
The BBC's Jake Kwon said people protesting against President Yoon's martial law announcement 'cannot seem to believe' it.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers
The latest US sanctions are part of an effort to disrupt Iran's use of oil revenue to finance its nuclear programme.
MPs back PR bill in vote, a symbolic win for electoral reform campaigners – UK politics live
MPs vote to give leave to bring in private members’ bill on PR but it will have no practical effect
Lord Robertson, the former Labour defence secretary and former Nato secretary who is leading the government’s strategic defence review, is giving evidence to the Commons defence committee. He has told MPs that the Americans are being fully consulted about the review. This is from Shashank Joshi, the Economist’s defence editor.
Listening to George Robertson & Richard Barrons, who are writing the UK’s defence review alongside Fiona Hill, giving evidence to the Commons defence committee. They’re in “constant contact” with allies, Robertson says, and have a US officer on the review team.
Continue reading...UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive
Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province.
Parthenon Sculptures deal ‘close’, ex-Greek official says
Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.
South Korea president’s aides offer to resign en masse – as it happened
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The White House has said it is “closely” monitoring the situation in South Korea.
“The administration is in contact with the ROK government and is monitoring the situation closely,” a spokesperson for the national security council said, using the official acronym for the Republic of Korea, where thousands of US troops are based as parts of efforts to deter nuclear-armed North Korea.
All political activities are banned in South Korea following the imposition of martial law on Tuesday and all media will be subject to government monitoring.
All political activities, including those of the national assembly, local councils, political parties, and political associations, as well as assemblies and demonstrations, are strictly prohibited.
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