A Seoul court sentenced former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for attempting to impose martial law in December 2024. Judges ruled the move amounted to insurrection and severely damaged the country’s democracy.
US officials say progress was made in Geneva talks with Iran, while parallel negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine focused on practical steps toward conflict resolution. Further diplomatic meetings are scheduled in the coming days.
Reality television personality Savannah Chrisley is guest co-hosting The View for four days this week, stepping in for Alyssa Farah Griffin during maternity leave, with several celebrity guests scheduled to appear on the show.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, a key figure who bridged the era between Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama, has died at 84, leaving a legacy of voting-rights activism, presidential campaigns, and decades of social justice advocacy.
A powerful avalanche in Northern California has left 10 skiers missing while six survivors remain trapped but in contact with rescuers, as emergency crews race against severe storm conditions to reach the group.
Fujairah authorities have announced daily Ramadan iftar cannon firings for 2026, with the main launch at Sheikh Zayed Mosque and additional locations across the emirate, allowing residents to witness one of the UAE’s most cherished Ramadan traditions.
Ramadan 2026 has begun following the crescent moon sighting, with Muslims worldwide observing daily fasting while checking Ramadan calendars, prayer timetables, and suhoor and iftar timings across different cities.
Tricia McLaughlin, a key public spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security and defender of the administration’s immigration policies, is stepping down amid agency funding tensions and ongoing congressional scrutiny.
Texas State Representative James Talarico is positioning his potential U.S. Senate run around faith-driven politics, grassroots organizing, and criticism of culture-war issues, arguing that economic concerns should dominate the national conversation.
Two people were killed and three others critically injured after a gunman opened fire during a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Police say the suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as the investigation continues.