
South Korea’s Ex-President Indicted Over Martial Law Crisis
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces abuse of power charges linked to his controversial martial law declaration, deepening the nation’s political turmoil.
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces abuse of power charges linked to his controversial martial law declaration, deepening the nation’s political turmoil.
US President Trump directs release of Epstein grand jury transcripts, plans legal action against WSJ over disputed report.
Twenty U.S. states sue the Trump administration over halted disaster relief funds, alleging FEMA overstepped its authority. Legal battle unfolds amid flood response scrutiny.
A Seoul court issues an arrest warrant for former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol over alleged abuses linked to a 2023 martial law decree, marking his second detention in the case.
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A U.S. man faces murder charges for killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, allegedly shouting ‘Free Palestine’ during the attack.
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges with seven others, following a unanimous Supreme Court decision.
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French actor Gérard Depardieu faces trial over sexual abuse allegations involving two women on a 2021 film set, amid broader scrutiny of France’s #MeToo reckoning.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte detained under an ICC warrant linked to anti-drug operations. Implications on politics and law unfold.
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South Korean prosecutors drop appeal against President Yoon Suk-yeol’s release, ending a legal battle with regional implications.
A US federal judge has extended a pause on President Trump’s ‘buyout’ offer for federal workers, delaying decisions until legality is determined.