South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is likely to withstand an impeachment motion after lawmakers from the ruling party refrained from participating in Saturday’s parliamentary session. Ahead of the vote, several legislators exited the parliamentary chamber, protesting the proposed impeachment over Yoon's imposition of a brief period of martial law earlier this week. Only two members of the ruling party were reported to have stayed behind. For the impeachment vote to proceed, at least 200

The wind howls and rain falls as I wave my UV torch around, scanning for glimmers in the darkness. A bright red spider web catches my eye; nearby, phosphorescent fungi glow softly. Then, I spot Timothy, a luminous tortoise, tucked away by the wall. I’m wandering through the gardens of Gilbert White’s House in Selborne, Hampshire, which is hosting a rather unique light trail this month. The Guardian’s journalism is supported by its readers. If you use an affiliate link to purchase something, we

South Western Railway is set to become the first major train operator to be nationalised under the Labour government, ministers have revealed. As one of the country’s largest commuter rail services, operating from London Waterloo, SWR is scheduled to return to public ownership in May. The service is currently managed through a partnership between First Group and Hong Kong-based rail operator MTR. This move signals a more measured approach to renationalisation under the new transport secretary,

The son of Russian singer Oleg Gazmanov, who openly supports the large-scale war in Ukraine, has publicly disassociated himself from his father. Philip Gazmanov decided he no longer wanted any ties to the Ukraine-hating figure and even went as far as to change his last name. According to Russian media, Philip adopted his mother's maiden name. He now goes by Philip Muravyov. Philip's older brother also spoke out in response to the situation. "When you ask someone who wasn’t

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sanctioned an unprecedented defense budget, allocating nearly one-third of the government's total expenditures as the prolonged war in Ukraine continues to strain resources on both sides after almost three years. Announced on Sunday, the 2025 budget designates approximately $126 billion (13.5 trillion rubles) for national defense, representing 32.5% of state spending. This new allocation surpasses the previous record set for this year by a significant

LONDON (AP) — Elton John has revealed that he found it difficult to watch the debut of his latest musical due to vision loss caused by an infection. The renowned artist attended the premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada” in London on Sunday. Speaking to the audience, he shared, “I couldn’t make it to many of the previews because, as most of you know, I’ve lost my eyesight.” “While it’s challenging for me to see it, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it, and wow, it sounded fantastic tonight,” John

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on Saturday, closing a period marked by heightened activity. This year witnessed 11 hurricanes—well above the typical average of seven—along with devastation and loss far from where the storms originally made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Meteorologists described the season as “exceptionally intense,” attributing the surge in storm activity to unusually high ocean temperatures. Across the Atlantic, eight hurricanes impacted regions

BEIRUT (AP) — In the wake of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the dawn in Lebanon brought the echo of celebratory gunfire replacing the once-familiar noise of Israeli airstrikes and drones overhead. The ceasefire offered Lebanon a fleeting break from violence after a year of devastating war. Thousands of displaced families eagerly began their return to ravaged towns and villages in southern and eastern Lebanon, embracing the opportunity to go home. Yet, the enormity of

India's airlines and airports have faced a staggering 999 fake bomb threats this year up to 14 November, as revealed by the country’s deputy civil aviation minister in parliament. This marks an almost tenfold increase compared to the bomb threats reported in 2023, according to Mr. Murlidhar Mohol. Notably, over 500 of these threats were recorded in the last two weeks of October alone. The sharp rise in these hoaxes has caused significant disruptions, wreaking havoc on flight schedules

SINGAPORE/LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - European markets edged higher alongside the dollar on Thursday, following declines for both in the prior session, while Asian equities softened as trading activity slowed ahead of the U.S. Thanksgiving break. Europe's broad Stoxx 600 index gained 0.62% in early trading, bouncing back after a combined 0.75% loss over the last two sessions. Meanwhile, MSCI's comprehensive index of Asia-Pacific shares excluding Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) slid 0.52%.

Here’s the status as of Monday, November 25: Conflict Updates • Overnight, Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed seven Ukrainian missiles targeting the Kursk region, according to a statement by Kursk regional governor Alexei Smirnov on Telegram. • Debris from downed Ukrainian drones caused a fire at an industrial site in Kaluga, Russia, as per regional governor Vladislav Shapsha. The fire caused no injuries, and three drones were reportedly intercepted. • Russian forces captured a

If your holiday plans involved flying Spirit Airlines, which declared bankruptcy on Monday, there's no need to panic. The airline, burdened with $3.1 billion in long-term debt based on regulatory filings, has assured customers it will maintain normal operations during this transitional phase. “Passengers can continue to book and travel as usual, and all tickets, credits, and loyalty points remain valid,” Spirit announced in a press release. However, changes could emerge in the coming

The second season of the popular Netflix series "The Empress," which delves into the life of Austrian Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria (Sisi), delivered a delightful surprise for Ukrainian viewers. In one of its episodes, a familiar tune emerged unexpectedly—the traditional Ukrainian folk song "Sontse Nyzenko," also recognized as Petro's Aria from Mykola Lysenko's opera "Natalka Poltavka." As the series’ storyline unfolds, delegations from across the Austrian

ROME, Nov 22 (Reuters) - A rare portrait by Baroque artist Caravaggio, privately owned since its discovery over six decades ago, is being exhibited publicly for the first time in a Roman museum. Caravaggio, whose full name was Michelangelo Merisi, is celebrated for his mastery of chiaroscuro—an artistic technique that uses stark contrasts of light and shadow to create dramatic realism. He passed away in 1610, in his late thirties, after a life marked by turmoil. The painting, a portrait of

Faith, Death, and Drama: An Interview on the Film "Conclave" Faith, mortality, and vengeful vaping: among this year’s Oscar hopefuls, Conclave shines as the one that masterfully blends probing religious themes with a touch of theatrical side-eye. Based on Robert Harris’s novel, screenwriter Peter Straughan, known for Wolf Hall, collaborates with Edward Berger of All Quiet on the Western Front fame to direct this power-driven tale of faith, politics, and human frailty. Ralph Fiennes

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has entered another intense phase, with tensions reaching new heights. This week, Ukraine launched US- and UK-manufactured missiles into Russian territory, while Russia’s Kremlin has taken steps to ease restrictions on the deployment of nuclear weapons. What lies ahead for this ongoing war? In this episode: • Yulia Shapovalova, Correspondent for Al Jazeera Episode Contributors: This episode was crafted by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K. Li,

A recent report has highlighted a significant rise in the number of deaths and injuries caused by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2023. According to the annual report from the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, released on Wednesday, over 5,700 casualties were recorded last year. Myanmar reported the highest casualty count, with substantial numbers also reported in Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. The global figure represents an increase of about 1,000 cases compared to the

New findings from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) reveal that recent mass coral bleaching events, coupled with two cyclones and significant flooding, have caused “substantial coral mortality” in parts of the Great Barrier Reef. Between August and October, researchers conducted underwater surveys across 19 reefs spanning from Lizard Island to Cardwell. In 12 of these reefs, coral mortality rates reached as high as 72 percent, the data confirmed on Tuesday. One particularly

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The aggressive stance against Big Tech, bolstered by U.S. antitrust enforcers during President Joe Biden’s tenure, might ease significantly if Donald Trump reclaims the Oval Office next year. Though major tech companies like Google and Facebook came under intense scrutiny even during Trump’s first term, experts suggest that a potential second Trump administration will likely dial back on strict antitrust actions, favoring more lenient handling of mergers and acquisitions