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What to Know About South Korean Acting President Han’s Impeachment
Asia

What to Know About South Korean Acting President Han’s Impeachment

France Has a New Government, Again. Politics and Crushing Debt Complicate Next Steps
Europe

France Has a New Government, Again. Politics and Crushing Debt Complicate Next Steps

After 20 Years, Indonesia’s Post-Tsunami Generation Stays Vigilant for Future Disasters
Weather & Environment

After 20 Years, Indonesia’s Post-Tsunami Generation Stays Vigilant for Future Disasters

Global Hunger Monitor Says Famine in War-torn Sudan Is Spreading
Africa

Global Hunger Monitor Says Famine in War-torn Sudan Is Spreading

Schools Are Cutting Bus Service for Children. Parents Are Turning to Ride-hailing Apps
Education

Schools Are Cutting Bus Service for Children. Parents Are Turning to Ride-hailing Apps

As Donald Trump Threatens Mass Deportations, Central America Braces for an Influx of Migrants
Americas

As Donald Trump Threatens Mass Deportations, Central America Braces for an Influx of Migrants

China Has Expanded Its Nuclear Force and Strengthened Ties to Russia, the Pentagon Says
Geopolitics

China Has Expanded Its Nuclear Force and Strengthened Ties to Russia, the Pentagon Says

German Chancellor Loses Confidence Vote, Setting Up an Early Election in February
Europe

German Chancellor Loses Confidence Vote, Setting Up an Early Election in February

South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over Martial Law Order
Asia

South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over Martial Law Order

Organized Crime Gangs Expanded into a Third of Cities in Brazil’s Amazon, Report Finds
Crime & Punishment

Organized Crime Gangs Expanded into a Third of Cities in Brazil’s Amazon, Report Finds

From Budgets to Diplomacy, South Korea Reels from Martial Law Fallout
Asia

From Budgets to Diplomacy, South Korea Reels from Martial Law Fallout

Europe’s Economy Needs Help. Political Chaos in France and Germany Means It May Be Slower in Coming
Economy & Personal Finance

Europe’s Economy Needs Help. Political Chaos in France and Germany Means It May Be Slower in Coming

IAEA Chief: Iran Is Poised to ‘Quite Dramatically’ Increase Stockpile of Near Weapons-grade Uranium
Middle East

IAEA Chief: Iran Is Poised to ‘Quite Dramatically’ Increase Stockpile of Near Weapons-grade Uranium

Why the Rebel Capture of Syria’s Hama, a City with a Dark History, Matters
Asia

Why the Rebel Capture of Syria’s Hama, a City with a Dark History, Matters

French Government Felled in No-confidence Vote, Deepening Political Crisis
Europe

French Government Felled in No-confidence Vote, Deepening Political Crisis

South Korea Lifts President’s Martial Law Decree After Lawmakers Vote Against It
Asia

South Korea Lifts President’s Martial Law Decree After Lawmakers Vote Against It

Explainer: Who Is Fighting in Syria and Why?
Asia

Explainer: Who Is Fighting in Syria and Why?

Insurgents Breach Syria’s Second-largest City Aleppo in Shock Offensive
Asia

Insurgents Breach Syria’s Second-largest City Aleppo in Shock Offensive

The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Quiets One Front, but Gaza Sees No End to War
Analysis

The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Quiets One Front, but Gaza Sees No End to War

An Average of 140 Women and Girls Were Killed by a Partner or Relative Per Day in 2023, the UN Says
Society & Lifestyles

An Average of 140 Women and Girls Were Killed by a Partner or Relative Per Day in 2023, the UN Says