South Korea Constitutional Court Upholds President Yoon's Impeachment, Triggering Snap Election
The court delivers its long-awaited ruling on Acting President Han Duck-soo's authority, clearing the path for a presidential vote within 60 days.
SEOUL — South Korea's Constitutional Court delivered a landmark ruling on Thursday, formally upholding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024, a decision that immediately triggers constitutional provisions requiring a snap presidential...
UK Labour Government Faces Commons Defeat on Welfare Reform Bill as Rebel MPs Defy Whip
Keir Starmer's administration suffers a significant parliamentary setback as dozens of backbench Labour MPs vote against proposed disability benefit cuts.
The UK government faced a bruising parliamentary defeat on Thursday as more than 40 Labour backbenchers joined opposition parties to vote down key provisions...
Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Take Effect April 2, Triggering Global Market Selloff
Broad reciprocal tariffs announced by the White House go live on April 2, with equity markets in Asia and Europe sliding as trade war fears intensify.
The Trump administration's sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariff package took effect on Wednesday, April 2, 2026, as the White House followed through on its...
ESA's Biomass Satellite Launches from Kourou, Opening New Era of Global Forest Carbon Mapping
The European Space Agency's long-delayed P-band radar satellite lifts off from French Guiana, designed to measure the carbon stored in the world's forests with unprecedented accuracy.
The European Space Agency successfully launched its Biomass Earth Explorer satellite aboard a Vega-C rocket from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French...
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Dietary Supplement Ingredient Transparency, Expanding Disclosure Rules
The agency proposes new labelling and ingredient vetting requirements for supplements, following months of pressure from consumer groups and congressional scrutiny.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released long-anticipated draft guidance outlining expanded disclosure requirements for dietary supplement...
Alcaraz Opens Monte Carlo Campaign With Straight-Sets Win as Title Defence Begins
Carlos Alcaraz makes his long-awaited return to clay at the Monte Carlo Masters, defeating his first-round opponent in straight sets to begin his title challenge.
Carlos Alcaraz stepped onto the clay courts of the Monte Carlo Country Club on Thursday to begin his 2026 Monte Carlo Masters campaign, dispatching his...
Netflix Confirms 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Season 2 Premiere Date as Vancouver Production Wraps
The streamer sets a June release window for the live-action sequel, releasing first-look images and a brief teaser following Tuesday's announcement.
Netflix moved swiftly on Wednesday to build momentum around its confirmation of Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, and by Thursday morning the company had...
Met Gala 2026 Theme and First Guest Arrivals Confirmed as Fashion World Descends on New York
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fundraising gala draws global attention as celebrity appearances and designer looks dominate lifestyle coverage ahead of the May event.
New York's fashion establishment shifted into high gear on Thursday as the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute officially confirmed the full guest...
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