The ruling, delivered by Seoul Central District Court judge Jee Kui-youn, was lighter than the death penalty prosecutors sought in January.
Month: February 2026
Mamdani Takes New York Hostage
He vows to soak the middle class if Albany won’t raise taxes. | World News
South Korea is still haunted by its disgraced ex-president
The case against Mr Yoon appears to be clear-cut. Yet his actions created deep cleavages on the South Korean right. | World News
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
World nearing unprecedented AI capability, says Anthropic CEO, warns of dangers
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that the world is on the brink of unprecedented AI capabilities, offering both transformative benefits and serious risks. | World News
OpenAI’s Altman says world ‘urgently’ needs AI regulation
Sam Altman, head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, told a global artificial intelligence conference on Thursday that the world “urgently” needs to regulate the fast-evolving technology.
OpenAI’s Altman tells leaders regulation ‘urgently’ needed
The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said Thursday at a summit in New Delhi to address the risks and opportunities posed by the fast-evolving
UK condemns 10-year sentence for British couple in Iran
British foreign minister Yvette Cooper on Thursday condemned as “totally unjustifiable” the 10-year sentence given to a British couple in Iran for spying, saying the government would continue to press for their release.
Live updates: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested after Epstein files revelations as King says ‘law must take its course’
Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said. Follow for live updates.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after arrest – as it happened
Andrew pictured on Thursday evening as police say searches in Norfolk have ended
Russia’s Putin slams U.S. oil blockade on Cuba
His comments come as the Caribbean island nation grapples with a worsening economic crisis.
U.K.’s ex-Prince Andrew is released after his arrest over Epstein revelations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, was released after spending the day in police custody but is still under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Macron begs France to reject political violence after killing of far-right activist
The president also told Italy’s Giorgia Meloni to butt out, as reverberations from Quentin Deranque’s death rock French politics.
Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast
Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.
Intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A new Kenyan intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
Global wheat supplies may tighten in 2026/27, IGC says
Anticipations for the 2026/27 agricultural season underscore a tightening in global wheat availability alongside a potential slump in corn production. This projection emerges from initial analyses highlighting diminished harvest prospects amid increasing consumption demands.
explained: the Chinese zodiac sign that’s all about intensity
Lunar new year has ushered in a rare zodiac symbol with a reputation for energy and independence
Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine’s political and military differences
The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine have ended with no sign of a breakthrough.
‘Iran cannot continue to threaten stability’ of Middle East, warns Trump
Iran-US tensions LIVE: With US President Donald Trump pressuring Tehran to make a nuclear deal, Iran’s atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on Thursday that no country can deprive the Islamic Republic of its right to nuclear enrichment. | World News
Asian markets rally after Wall St tech-led gains
Tech firms led gains across Asian equities Thursday following a positive lead from Wall Street, where traders also welcomed strong US data that suggested the world’s top economy remained in
Australian defence firm helps Ukraine zap Russian drones
One of Australia’s most highly valued defence firms is helping Ukrainian soldiers knock Russian drones off the battlefield, riding a surge in military spending by Western governments with tech combating
Eight skiers missing in California avalanche found dead
Eight of the nine skiers missing in California after an avalanche have been found dead and one remains missing in horrific blizzard conditions, police said Wednesday.
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol gets life sentence over martial law attempt
The ruling, delivered by Seoul Central District Court judge Jee Kui-youn, was lighter than the death penalty prosecutors sought in January.
Mamdani Takes New York Hostage
He vows to soak the middle class if Albany won’t raise taxes. | World News
South Korea is still haunted by its disgraced ex-president
The case against Mr Yoon appears to be clear-cut. Yet his actions created deep cleavages on the South Korean right. | World News
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
World nearing unprecedented AI capability, says Anthropic CEO, warns of dangers
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that the world is on the brink of unprecedented AI capabilities, offering both transformative benefits and serious risks. | World News
OpenAI’s Altman says world ‘urgently’ needs AI regulation
Sam Altman, head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, told a global artificial intelligence conference on Thursday that the world “urgently” needs to regulate the fast-evolving technology.
OpenAI’s Altman tells leaders regulation ‘urgently’ needed
The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said Thursday at a summit in New Delhi to address the risks and opportunities posed by the fast-evolving
UK condemns 10-year sentence for British couple in Iran
British foreign minister Yvette Cooper on Thursday condemned as “totally unjustifiable” the 10-year sentence given to a British couple in Iran for spying, saying the government would continue to press for their release.
Live updates: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested after Epstein files revelations as King says ‘law must take its course’
Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said. Follow for live updates.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation after arrest – as it happened
Andrew pictured on Thursday evening as police say searches in Norfolk have ended
U.K.’s ex-Prince Andrew is released after his arrest over Epstein revelations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, was released after spending the day in police custody but is still under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
National and International News in Focus
The victims of a deadly avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada include a group connected to a skiing academy near Lake Tahoe.
Russia’s Putin slams U.S. oil blockade on Cuba
His comments come as the Caribbean island nation grapples with a worsening economic crisis.
Meloni hits back at Macron in spat over killing of French far-right activist
The death of Quentin Deranque has triggered another round of Franco-Italian fighting.
explained: the Chinese zodiac sign that’s all about intensity
Lunar new year has ushered in a rare zodiac symbol with a reputation for energy and independence
Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine’s political and military differences
The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine have ended with no sign of a breakthrough.
‘Iran cannot continue to threaten stability’ of Middle East, warns Trump
Iran-US tensions LIVE: With US President Donald Trump pressuring Tehran to make a nuclear deal, Iran’s atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on Thursday that no country can deprive the Islamic Republic of its right to nuclear enrichment. | World News
Australian defence firm helps Ukraine zap Russian drones
One of Australia’s most highly valued defence firms is helping Ukrainian soldiers knock Russian drones off the battlefield, riding a surge in military spending by Western governments with tech combating
Asian markets rally after Wall St tech-led gains
Tech firms led gains across Asian equities Thursday following a positive lead from Wall Street, where traders also welcomed strong US data that suggested the world’s top economy remained in
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol gets life sentence over martial law attempt
The ruling, delivered by Seoul Central District Court judge Jee Kui-youn, was lighter than the death penalty prosecutors sought in January.
Eight skiers missing in California avalanche found dead
Eight of the nine skiers missing in California after an avalanche have been found dead and one remains missing in horrific blizzard conditions, police said Wednesday.
Mamdani Takes New York Hostage
He vows to soak the middle class if Albany won’t raise taxes. | World News
South Korea is still haunted by its disgraced ex-president
The case against Mr Yoon appears to be clear-cut. Yet his actions created deep cleavages on the South Korean right. | World News
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
World nearing unprecedented AI capability, says Anthropic CEO, warns of dangers
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that the world is on the brink of unprecedented AI capabilities, offering both transformative benefits and serious risks. | World News
OpenAI’s Altman says world ‘urgently’ needs AI regulation
Sam Altman, head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, told a global artificial intelligence conference on Thursday that the world “urgently” needs to regulate the fast-evolving technology.
UK condemns 10-year sentence for British couple in Iran
British foreign minister Yvette Cooper on Thursday condemned as “totally unjustifiable” the 10-year sentence given to a British couple in Iran for spying, saying the government would continue to press for their release.
Live updates: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested after Epstein files revelations as King says ‘law must take its course’
Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said. Follow for live updates.








