South Korea searches for 38 Vietnamese tourists who vanished on Jeju Island
Newsweek says the group disappeared before its return flight, prompting authorities to review surveillance footage.
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Vietnam upholds Truong My Lan death sentence and sets $11 billion repayment path to possible commutation
The appeal court left the sentence intact but said it could be reduced to life imprisonment if the tycoon repays three-quarters of the fraud losses.
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South Korea’s parliament blocks Yoon’s martial-law declaration within hours
President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law in a televised address, but lawmakers entered the National Assembly and voted against the measure before he reversed course.
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Ireland’s election leaves Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael short of a majority
With all seats filled, Fianna Fáil remains the biggest party but the two long-dominant center-right parties still need support to govern after a campaign dominated by housing and migration.
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Chicago Gage Park shooting leaves three dead and eight wounded
A gathering in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood turned deadly when eight people were shot, three of them fatally, and police said no motive was immediately known.
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Romania’s top court upholds first round of presidential vote after recount
The Constitutional Court validated the November first-round result and set up a December 8 runoff between Calin Georgescu and Elena Lasconi.
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Georgian police arrest opposition leader as pro-EU protests continue
Zurab Japaridze was detained after another night of clashes in Tbilisi, where protesters again challenged the government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks.
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Thirteen Charged After Australia’s Record 2.34-Tonne Cocaine Seizure
Police intercepted a fishing vessel off Queensland after an alleged maritime collection attempt failed, seizing cocaine valued at A$760 million.
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Romania votes for parliament as presidential dispute sharpens geopolitical divide
More than 10,000 candidates contested seats in both chambers while a recount and allegations surrounding the presidential race remained unresolved.
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Iceland opposition Social Democrats top snap election but need coalition partners
On Dec. 1, 2024, Iceland's Social Democratic Alliance emerged as the largest party in a snap election, but the result left no party or bloc with a majority.
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Football violence leaves 79 injured after Jena beat Chemie Leipzig
On Dec. 1, 2024, clashes after a German fourth-division match in Jena left 79 people injured, including police officers, stewards and fans from both clubs.
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Joe Biden pardons Hunter Biden after months of denials
The president issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son after saying for months that he would not do so, reigniting debate over justice, politics and family power.
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At least 56 killed in Guinea football stampede after referee dispute
A contested refereeing call triggered violence and a crush at a match in Nzérékoré, leaving at least 56 people dead.
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Two students injured in hammer attack at Guadalajara high school
A teenage student allegedly announced the assault on social media before attacking two classmates and streaming the incident on X.
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Iceland election turns on coalition fatigue, inflation and housing strain
Iceland’s snap election has produced a narrow lead for the opposition Social Democrats as the ruling coalition fragments.
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Kosovo detains eight after blast damages strategic northern canal
An explosion near Zubin Potok disrupted a water route serving power generation and communities, prompting raids and competing accusations from Pristina and Belgrade.
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Ireland’s election ends with familiar parties still in contention
Exit polls suggest Ireland’s snap election may produce little change, even as voters weigh housing and cost-of-living pressures.
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UK MPs back assisted dying bill in landmark Commons vote
The House of Commons has voted to advance a bill that would legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults.
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Australia approves social-media ban for children under 16
Platforms face fines of up to A$50 million for systemic failures under a law that gives them one year to develop age-enforcement systems.
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Romania’s Constitutional Court Orders Full Recount of First-Round Presidential Vote
Romania’s Constitutional Court ordered election authorities to recount all ballots from the first round of the presidential race after a complaint from candidate Cristian Terheș.
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Matiullah Jan arrest sparks outcry after Islamabad protest coverage
Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan has been arrested after covering an Imran Khan protest, prompting outrage from rights groups and colleagues.
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Georgia protests pause in European Union accession
Thousands rallied at parliament after the government deferred membership talks and rejected EU grants until 2028.
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IDF indicts Aviad Frija over killing of Yuval Castleman after Jerusalem attack
The Jerusalem Post said the IDF prosecution has indicted Sgt. Aviad Frija over the killing of Yuval Castleman, a civilian who had helped stop the Jerusalem attack and was later shot after raising his hands.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief over Rohingya crimes
Karim Khan says there are reasonable grounds to believe Min Aung Hlaing bears criminal responsibility for deportation and persecution of the Rohingya, in a move welcomed by rights advocates.
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