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South Korean parliament blocks president's martial law declaration

Video. South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol's move was the first declaration of martial law since the nation's democratisation in 1987, and lasted just hours.

Euronews - World - 36 minutes ago

Supreme Court leans in favor of state laws that ban hormone treatments for trans teens

Conservative court could limit hormone treatments for transgender adolescents.

Los Angeles Times - World - 38 minutes ago

A judge has prohibited Louisiana State Police from conducting sweeps on homeless encampments in New Orleans without issuing adequate notice, as required by city law.

A judge has prohibited Louisiana State Police from conducting sweeps on homeless encampments in New Orleans without issuing adequate notice, as required by city law.

AP News - Top Stories - 48 minutes ago

South Korea's head of state Yoon Suk Yol faces impeachment after declaring martial law in the South Asian democracy.

South Korea's head of state Yoon Suk Yol is facing calls to resign following a late-night televised martial law declaration. In an extraordinary parliamentary session in Seoul, lawmakers rejected the decision and forced the president to backtrack.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 48 minutes ago

South Korea's president faces calls to resign -- South Korea's president is facing calls to resign or likely impeachment after the country's parliament denied his martial law declaration. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.

South Korea's president is facing calls to resign or likely impeachment after the country's parliament denied his martial law declaration. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.

CBS News - Top Stories - 55 minutes ago

How six hours of martial law unfolded in South Korea

South Korea descended into chaos on Tuesday night after the president declared Martial law, sparking protests and an emergency vote which caused him to u-turn within six hours.

Sky News - Top Stories - 55 minutes ago

Lawyers for Gregg Wallace have strongly denied he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.

John Torode's comments come after allegations emerged against MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace.

BBC News - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

THE LATEST -- South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach president over martial law order -- News

South Korea's opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing pressure to leave office or be forced out hours after he ended a short-lived martial law that prompted troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers voted to lift it.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

South Korea's ruling party to oppose President Yoon's impeachment after failed martial law move: Report

SEOUL: South Korea's parliament on Thursday (Dec 5) formally introduced a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over a

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

New abortion laws face challenges in Arizona and Missouri

In a pair of states, activists are challenging existing abortion laws after measures enshrining abortion into their states' constitutions passed last month.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

South Korean President Yoon's martial law declaration raises questions over his political future

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours, but experts say it raised serious questions about his ability to govern for the remaining 2 1/2 years of his term. …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 hour ago

Germany: Scholz seeks help passing last laws before election

Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the Bundestag parliament that a snap election campaign doesn't also have to lead to "stagnation." He urged the opposition to support his minority coalition's last plans before February's vote.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 hour ago

Judge says Louisiana State Police must follow city law to conduct homeless sweeps

A judge has prohibited Louisiana State Police from conducting sweeps on homeless encampments in New Orleans without issuing adequate notice, as required by city law.

AP News - US News - 2 hours ago

Newton native and Northeastern alum becomes first transgender lawyer to argue in front of Supreme Court

“It is not lost on me that I will be standing there at the lectern at the Supreme Court in part because I was able to have access to the medical care that is the very subject of the case that we’re litigating," Chase Strangio told CNN.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Newton native and Northeastern alum becomes first transgender lawyer to argue in front of Supreme Court -- "It is not lost on me that I will be standing there at the lectern at the Supreme Court in part because I was able to have access to the medical care that is the very subject of the case that we're litigating," Chase Strangio told CNN.

“It is not lost on me that I will be standing there at the lectern at the Supreme Court in part because I was able to have access to the medical care that is the very subject of the case that we’re litigating," Chase Strangio told CNN.

Boston Globe - Politics - 2 hours ago

South Korea Uses Martial Law to Raise Alarm Over North Korea Subversion | Live With Josh

Martial law has been declared in South Korea to allegedly clear the way to root out North Korean subversion in the country.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

I'm a Georgia Law Professor. The YSL Trial Was a 'Drain on Everybody's Resources'

A Georgia law professor and legal scholar opines why the YSL Young Thug trial had "issues from the start" and was a "drain on everybody's resources."

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

South Korea's opposition parties submit a motion to impeach President Yoon over sudden martial law

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition parties Wednesday submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over the shocking and short-lived martial law that drew heavily armed troops

The Columbian - US News - 2 hours ago

As it happened: Thousands march demanding South Korea's President Yoon resign over martial law move

President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched attempt at imposing martial law in South Korea continues to resonate, close to 24 hours after his initial announcement. The embattled leader faces calls for impe

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

China tight-lipped over South Korean president's six-hour imposition of martial law

US makes no criticism of Yoon’s attempt to suspend his country’s democratic institutions

Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea to go on strike in response to Yoon's martial law declaration

Unionized workers of the Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea are going on strike this week in response to President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Tuesday.

Washington Times - World - 3 hours ago

Yoon's martial law declaration sparks chaos in South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly imposed martial law Tuesday, an unanticipated move that rattled the nation. Though Yoon backed down, the development raises doubts about his political future, as Bill Gallo reports from Seoul, South Korea. Contributor: Lee Juhyun.

Voice of America - World - 3 hours ago

South Korean lawmakers move to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after aborted martial law attempt

Thousands march through downtown Seoul, demanding Yoon’s removal

The Globe and Mail - World - 3 hours ago

Martial law mania - South Korea's opposition parties move to impeach prez over sudden martial law decision

Impeaching Yoon would require the support of two-thirds of parliament for the motion and then the backing of at least six Constitutional Court justices.

New York Post - World - 3 hours ago

South Korea Martial Law Decree Spotlights Challenge of Communist Infiltration

The Chinese communist regime’s infiltration of Korean politics and culture is extensive, deep, and not well known, according to experts.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

How South Korea woke up to the shortest martial law in history

And how a nation quashed its first attempted coup in more than 40 years, in just a matter of hours.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Iran Releases Nobel Peace Laureate Mohammadi On Medical Leave: Lawyer

Iran has released Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed since November 2021, for three weeks on medical grounds, her lawyer posted on social media.

International Business Times - World - 4 hours ago

Man's Question About Martial Law Sparks Hilarious Response From South Korean Coworker

For the first time in nearly half a century, South Korea had declared martial law across the nation.

NDTV - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

South Korea opposition files motion to impeach President Yoon -- The country faces an uncertain future after its leader Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declared and then reversed martial law.

The country faces an uncertain future after its leader Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declared and then reversed martial law.

BBC News - World - 4 hours ago

What to Know About South Korea's Short-Lived and Chaotic Period of Martial Law

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faced parliamentary moves to impeach him after he sent heavily armed forces into Seoul's streets with his baffling and sudden declaration of martial law that harkened to the country’s past dictatorships.

Military.com - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Yoon defends martial law decision, rejects calls to step down

President Yoon Suk Yeol said there was 'no wrongdoing' in the declaration of martial law, emphasizing that it was solely intended to prevent what he described as the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) 'reckless impeachment actions.'

Korea Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Hull, athletic director both leaving Delaware State

DOVER — After back-to-back one-win seasons, it was pretty clear that things weren’t going in the right direction for the Delaware State football. So perhaps it wasn’t …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary -- This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

South Korea's martial-law flip-flop bodes ill for the region

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Economist - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

President addresses martial law declaration

Yoon Suk Yeol announced martial law at 11pm on 3 December in what he said was a bid to 'protect the country from anti-state forces'. The country's National Assembly voted to lift the declaration roughly six hours after it came into force.

Sky News - World - 5 hours ago

South Korea president faces impeachment after martial law

South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings for President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Houston's Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay following violent hit to head of Jags' Lawrence -- Kristie Rieken -- Sports -- - -- Football -- - -- NFL

Houston's Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games Tuesday for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence, which led to a concussion.

CBC News - Sports - 5 hours ago

South Korea political crisis: President Yoon's fate uncertain as lawmakers seek impeachment

Almost 24 hours of political chaos and confusion in South Korea, ending with a push to impeach its president, after his shock declaration of martial law on Dec 3 night. Opposition lawmakers have submitted a bill to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, with parliament set to vote on that in the coming days. As the country braces for

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

3 bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law

A trio of bills affecting transgender people in Alberta have passed the final stage of debate in the legislature and are set to become law.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

South Koreans in shock after President's failed martial law declaration

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, before parliament forced him to back down.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

'Treason': Impeachment of South Korean President Begins After Martial Law Disaster

South Korea awoke on Wednesday to a flurry of resignations of senior presidential staff and an impeachment underway.

Breitbart - World - 5 hours ago

What next for stocks after South Korea's short-lived martial law declaration

An extraordinary political drama in South Korea is likely to compound an already gloomy outlook for Asia's fourth-largest economy, analysts say.

CNBC - US News - 5 hours ago

South Korean martial law declaration due to president's unpopularity, expert says

The response of the South Korean public is not surprising, Dr. Guy Podoler tells ynet the society there is stronger than to give in to such a strange move

YNET News - World - 5 hours ago

South Korea's History of Martial Law Revealed in Dramatic Pictures

During South Korea's decades under autocratic governments and military rule, martial law was a common response to political instability.

Newsweek - World - 6 hours ago

S. Korea faces int'l backlash over Yoon's short-lived martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who pledged to elevate his country’s global stature, faced swift international backlash Wednesday following his...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 hours ago

Backlash grows against South Korea's Yoon after martial law decree

South Korea's parliament quickly overturned Yoon's decree, leaving his future uncertain

Voice of America - World - 6 hours ago

Montana legislature refuses to ban transgender lawmaker from women's restroom at state capitol

The Montana state legislature declined to follow the U.S. Congress' lead on bathrooms, rejecting a proposal to assign restroom usage at the state Capitol according to biological sex.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Asia-Pacific - LATEST - | South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law debacle

South Korean politicians on Wednesday called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign or face impeachment after he declared martial law only to reverse the mov...

Independent.ie - World - 6 hours ago

U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons -- China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.

China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.

CBS News - World - 6 hours ago

Centre-right cries victory, NGOs cry foul over deforestion law delay

The centre-right European People’s Party is claiming credit for a one-year delay to a regulation blocking EU market access for products linked to deforestation, although it failed in its attempt to further water down the law despite support from the far-right.

Euronews - Business - 6 hours ago

Hegseth drinking allegations and South Korean martial law chaos: Morning Rundown

Plus, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender transition care for minors.

NBC News - Politics - 7 hours ago

South Korean President Faces Impeachment Vote After Short-Lived Martial Law

The impeachment vote is expected as early as Friday, and requires the support of two-thirds of parliament to pass.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law debacle; defence minister offers to resign

SEOUL: South Korean lawmakers submitted a bill on Wednesday (Dec 4) to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law and reversed the move hours later, triggering a political crisis in

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance as martial law imposition played out in South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation in a televised address, declaring martial law and calling in troops to secure the National Assembly building where parliament sits.

AP News - World - 7 hours ago

BOK chief says financial market under normal operation despite martial law fiasco

The Bank of Korea (BOK) chief said Wednesday that Korea's financial market is under normal operation despite turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declaration.

Korea Times - Business - 7 hours ago

How two hours of martial law unfolded in South Korea -- MPs begin impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his bid to impose martial law.

MPs begin impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his bid to impose martial law.

BBC News - World - 7 hours ago

Fear, fury and triumph: Six hours that shook South Korea -- A recap of a dramatic night that saw South Koreans rush to overturn the president's shock martial law order.

A recap of a dramatic night that saw South Koreans rush to overturn the president's shock martial law order.

BBC News - World - 7 hours ago

How two hours of martial law unfolded in South Korea

MPs begin impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his bid to impose martial law.

BBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Martial Law (Briefly) in South Korea -- What Next

How long does a president last after his order for martial law is overturned?

Slate - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Measure to ban trans Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from women's bathroom fails

Congressional Republicans led a similar effort two weeks ago against Delaware’s Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to Congress.

NBC News - US News - 8 hours ago

PAP announces new central executive committee; Lawrence Wong officially elected secretary-general

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing and Minister for National Development Desmond Lee remain assistant secretaries-general.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

South Korean leader faces likely impeachment over martial law order -- South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.

South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.

CBS News - Business - 8 hours ago

EU agrees to delay deforestation law but won't water it down

The European Union has agreed to delay but not dilute a landmark deforestation regulation. Environmental NGOs and politicians have warned that the slowdown threatens forests and the climate.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 8 hours ago

Surveillance video shows martial law troops entering South Korea parliament

Surveillance video captured the moment when South Korea's martial law troops entered the parliament building after president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law to thwart "anti-state forces." In footage released by South Korea's National Assembly Secretariat, helicopters were seen landing and soldiers smashed windows to enter the building.

NBC News - World - 8 hours ago

South Korean defence minister offers to resign after martial law turmoil

Seoul: South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong hyun offered to resign Wednesday over the turmoil caused by the brief imposition of martial law by his c...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

South Korea's Yoon facing impeachment threat by opposition parties over sudden martial law

South Korea's opposition parties in the National Assembly submitted a motion Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, who one day before had declared martial law only to back down hours late

Washington Times - World - 9 hours ago

South Korea's president faces impeachment after martial law chaos

Opposition says it will try to nullify shock move by embattled president Yoon Suk Yeol

Independent UK - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

The South Korean president's martial law gamble backfired: What was he thinking?

Yoon's shock move was a bid to get the kind of grip on power that has eluded him since he was elected.

BBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Zealous tourists are unfazed by South Korea's sudden martial law turmoil

Many tourists in Seoul seemed largely unfazed by the political turmoil unfolding in the capital as they flocked to the city’s largest palace, local landmarks, and shopping streets.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Yoon's bid for martial law 'bizarre and embarrassing,' says retired South Korean general

Opposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared to swell after his abrupt martial law decree.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

South Korean opposition move to impeach president after martial law bid

South Korea's opposition moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday after his extraordinary but short-lived imposition of martial law that brought thousands of protesters to the streets.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 9 hours ago

Yoon lifts martial law like a game, offers no apology

The nation was left in shock as 280 armed troops from the Army’s Special Warfare Command attempted to suppress the National Assembly, triggered by President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law late Tuesday night.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Let Lawrence experiment with a partially appointed School Committee

Local elected education boards are a cherished American tradition. But that doesn’t make them the best way to govern schools.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Why did South Korea's president declare martial law - and what now?

Yoon Suk-yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.

BBC News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

South Korea's Opposition Parties Submit Motion To Impeach Yoon Over Martial Law Decree

Impeaching the president would require the support of two-thirds of parliament and the approval of the Constitutional Court.

Huffington Post - World - 10 hours ago

Korean financial market endures fallout of short-lived martial law fiasco

The won-dollar exchange rate is anticipated to continue destabilizing in the aftermath of the short-lived martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeok on Tuesday night, as polit...

Korea Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Martial law in South Korea—and then not. What comes next?

A rash, unexpected move by Yoon Suk Yeol, the president, tests South Korean democracy

Economist - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

What happens now after the South Korean president's failed martial law move?

In a span of six hours, South Korea was plunged into a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk on whether he will be impeached, if street demonstrations will intensify and if it is safe to travel there.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

South Korea martial law: Yoon Suk Yeol's decision will have far-reaching consequences

President’s actions will almost certainly cost him his office as impeachment proceedings planned against him

Irish Times - World - 11 hours ago

State law a step forward in ensuring safe drinking water for all -- Some local health boards have enacted their own regulations; others have not. This piecemeal approach subjects many to contaminated drinking water.

Some local health boards have enacted their own regulations; others have not. This piecemeal approach subjects many to contaminated drinking water.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 11 hours ago

South Korean leader facing mounting calls to resign or be impeached over martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing pressure from legislators and the public to step down or be impeached after he ended a martial law.

Fox News - World - 11 hours ago

South Korea's president faces impeachment over martial law chaos

Move to kick Yoon Suk Yeol out of office comes after his sudden imposition of martial law was swiftly overturned by South Korea’s National Assembly

Evening Standard - World - 11 hours ago

Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows chaotic recent history: A look at the crucial context

It may seem that the wild predawn scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea's parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, came out of nowhere.

AP News - World - 11 hours ago

Foreign, domestic academics criticize Yoon's declaration of martial law

Academics both in Korea and overseas are criticizing President Yoon Suk Yeol who triggered the country's largest political crisis in decades Tuesday night when he declared martial law.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Stephen Colbert Gives Lawmaker A Blunt Fact-Check On American Justice

The "Late Show" host offered up a glaring counterpoint to one senator's complaint about Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

South Korea's president reverses martial law order after nationwide outcry

President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would strive to minimize the disruption for "law-abiding citizens who uphold the constitutional values of the Republic of Korea."

NBC News - World - 12 hours ago

South Korea's opposition to seek president impeachment after martial law bid

ALBAWABA - South Korea's opposition sought to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, following his unprecedented declaration of martial law, whic

Albawaba - World - 12 hours ago

Martial law fallout to add to uncertainty in FX market

The won-dollar exchange rate is anticipated to continue destabilizing in the aftermath of the short-lived martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeok on Tuesday night, as political chaos heightens uncertainties in the currency market, according to analysts Wednesday.

Korea Times - Business - 12 hours ago

South Korea's opposition parties submit motion to impeach President Yoon over sudden martial law

The opposition Democratic Party has called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to quit after his short-lived imposition of martial law.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 12 hours ago

South Korean lawmakers seek president's impeachment after 6-hour martial law declaration

The South Korean defense minister also resigned after President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the country by declaring martial law only to lift the order hours later.

NBC News - Technology - 12 hours ago

Embassies in Korea baffled by martial law fiasco

Foreign embassies in Seoul, baffled by President Yoon Suk Yeol's shocking declaration of martial law late Tuesday, have been scrambling to advise their nationals to take necessary safety precautions and deal with the possible fallout from the incidents, officials said on Wednesday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers urge judge to toss his hush-money conviction

In a filing made public, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the extraordinary circumstances of his impending return to the White House.

Boston Globe - Politics - 12 hours ago

'Squid Game' Season 2 to host foreign press event, unaffected by martial law aftermath

Netflix will hold a grand production presentation of its hit series 'Squid Game' Season 2, inviting foreign media from 22 countries to the event.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

What we know about South Korea's declaration of martial law

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law before rescinding it hours later

Irish Times - World - 12 hours ago

South Korean President pressed to step down over martial law bid

Seoul: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faced demands to resign on Wednesday after his short lived attempt to impose martial law was voted down by...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Snap Insight: South Korea President Yoon's martial law attempt was an inept semi-coup

It is remarkable that South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol thought he could halt constitutional government without provoking a massive national backlash, says political science professor Robert Kelly.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

'Deeply disturbed': South Koreans react to President Yoon's martial law order

People in Seoul express anxiety and confusion following the president's now-rescinded martial law order.

BBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Iowa State and SMU athletic directors in a 'stay off my lawn' moment regarding latest rankings

Athletic directors at Iowa State and SMU are in a turf war over the latest College Football Playoff rankings, leading to a “stay off my lawn” moment on social media.

AP News - Sports - 14 hours ago

South Korea's president under fire after brief martial law

South Korean lawmakers have called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol following the declaration of martial law, which he revoked just hours later. The surprise declaration late on...

International The News - World - 15 hours ago

President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction -- Yesterday

The judge has not indicated when he would rule on Trump’s motion to dismiss, and has not set a new date for sentencing

The Globe and Mail - World - 15 hours ago

South Korean President Pressed To Resign Over Martial Law Bid

Yoon's shock bid to impose South Korea's first martial law in over four decades plunged the country into the deepest turmoil in its modern democratic history and caught its close allies around the world off guard.

International Business Times - World - 15 hours ago

US welcomes South Korean president's reversal of martial law

The US was not notified in advance of President Yoon Suk Yeol's emergency martial law announcement

Voice of America - US News - 15 hours ago

COLLEGE ATHLETICS -- Hull, athletic director both leaving Delaware State

DOVER — After back-to-back one-win seasons, it was pretty clear that things weren’t going in the right direction for the Delaware State football. So perhaps it wasn’t …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 16 hours ago

How South Korea's martial law was declared and revoked on the same day

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on the country and revoked it within a few hours nafter national outcry. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz has more on the timeline and events that led to the change.

NBC News - World - 16 hours ago

CNN panelists liken South Korea under martial law to U.S. under Trump

Two members of a CNN panel discussion Tuesday looked at the images of South Korea under martial law and saw America under Donald Trump.

Washington Times - Politics - 16 hours ago

Asia-Pacific -- South Korean President declares emergency martial law over opposition

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared martial law, vowing to eliminate 'anti-state' forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls ...

Independent.ie - World - 16 hours ago

South Korea's President declares martial law... then lifts it

South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has lifted his declaration of martial law after a night of angry protests. It was a move that stunned the country and is being viewed as the biggest challenge to South Korea's democratic society in decades.

SBS - World - 16 hours ago

Entertainment industry voices anger over Yoon's martial law declaration

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s sudden declaration of martial law has sparked outrage in the entertainment industry, with prominent figures expressing criticism and frustration.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Jude Law Reveals The Valid Reason Why His Kids Don't Watch 'The Holiday' With Him At Christmas

The actor revealed why he skips watching the 2006 rom-com with his kids each Christmas — despite the film's massive popularity.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

Elon Musk reacts to South Korea's martial law: 'Wow, shocking'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, set to serve as head of government efficiency in Donald Trump’s second administration, expressed repeated surprise over the news of South Korea’s martial law declaration.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

South Korea's opposition party urges Yoon to resign or face impeachment over martial law decree

South Korea’s main opposition party is urging President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face an impeachment, hours after Yoon lifted a short-lived martial law that prompted soldiers to …

Bay to Bay News - World - 17 hours ago

South Korea martial law as it happened: President lifts declaration as chaos erupts in Seoul

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night in a move that stunned South Koreans and triggered a short-lived attempt by troops to enter parliament.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 17 hours ago

South Korea Lifts President's Martial Law Decree After Lawmakers Reject Military Rule

The president’s surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s.

Huffington Post - World - 17 hours ago

Yoon's senior aides offer to resign en masse over martial law declaration

Senior aides of President Yoon Suk Yeol, including his chief of staff, offered to resign en masse Wednesday, the presidential office said, after the National Assembly blocked Yoon's surprise declaration of martial law.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

South Korean president declared then lifted martial law amid unrest

Fox News' Stephanie Bennett has more on the political struggle after South Korea's parliament voted to defy the martial law declaration on 'Special Report.'

Fox News - Politics - 17 hours ago

Why South Korea's president declared martial law

South Korea’s president has declared martial law, the first time this has happened since the country became a democracy in 1987. Here’s why.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 18 hours ago

US 'relieved' South Korea president reversed course on martial law

WASHINGTON: The White House on Tuesday (Dec 3) said the United States was "relieved" after South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would lift martial law just hours after imposing it. "We a

Channel NewsAsia - World - 18 hours ago

South Korea Lifts President's Martial Law; US Congress Reviews Communism Education Act | Capitol Report

In South Korea, martial law was declared and revoked within hours. What sparked the president’s drastic move, and why are protesters flooding the streets? ...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

South Korean martial law call turns domestic politics into international crisis

The extraordinary events have shaken the democratic foundations of the nation of 51 million people.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 19 hours ago

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair suspended three games without pay for hit to head of Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence -- Yesterday

The Houston Texan linebacker has had multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 19 hours ago

South Korea lifts martial law after lawmakers voted against it

President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves through the country after declaring an emergency martial law late on Tuesday.

Euronews - World - 19 hours ago

South Korea's leader prompts dismay by briefly declaring martial law. Here's what to know

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol prompted a night of fear and confusion by issuing a sudden declaration of martial law before lifting it in the early hours. It was the first such declaration …

Bay to Bay News - World - 19 hours ago

World News -- South Korean parliament votes to defy president's declaration of martial law over 'anti-state activity'

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late on Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition th...

Independent.ie - World - 19 hours ago

Trump Lawyers Cite Biden's Pardon in Bid to Get Hush Money Case Tossed

Donald Trump's legal team is using President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter to argue that Trump's hush money conviction should be dismissed.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 20 hours ago

South Korea martial law - what happened?

Protesters had taken to the streets chanting slogans and blocking military vehicles outside parliament in South Korea to protest against martial law.

Sky News - World - 20 hours ago

Korea lifts martial law, relieving some market uncertainty

A surprise declaration of martial law in Korea that had sent the won plummeting and gave U.S. Treasuries a brief safe-haven boost was lifted on Tuesday, removing one source of geopolitical jitters for world markets to contend with.

Korea Times - Business - 21 hours ago

South Korea's president backs down after declaring martial law

Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night in a televised address to thwart "anti-state forces" among his domestic political opponents before backing down

Evening Standard - World - 21 hours ago

Donald Trump's lawyers file paperwork requesting dismissal of hush-money case

Move comes after US president-elect’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records in May but prior to sentencing

Irish Times - World - 21 hours ago

Trump's lawyers, citing Hunter Biden pardon, urge judge to toss his hush money conviction

President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional "disruptions

Washington Times - US News - 21 hours ago

Texans safety Azeez Al-Shaair suspended three games after hit on Trevor Lawrence

Al-Shaair was ejected against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday after hitting a defenseless Trevor Lawrence.

NBC News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

South Korea Lifts President's Martial Law Order Hours After Declaration

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said his political opponents have paralyzed government while sympathizing with North Korea.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

South Korea President Declares Martial Law

South Korea was thrown into turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.

Inside Edition - US News - 22 hours ago

South Korean president declares martial law, then backs down amid calls for his impeachment

The South Korean president accused the country's opposition of paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 22 hours ago

South Korean president to end martial law after parliament votes to block decree: As it happened

President Yoon Suk Yeol has accused the opposition of plotting a “rebellion”

Russia Today - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

South Korean president reverses martial law declaration after immediate opposition from parliament

“While the imposition of martial law may cause significant inconvenience to the law-abiding citizens who uphold the constitutional values of the Republic of Korea,” said Yoon Suk Yeol.

CNBC - Politics - 22 hours ago

South Korean president says he will lift martial law

Lawmakers in the South Korean National Assembly voted to overturn President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law decree.

CNBC - Politics - 22 hours ago

Mass shooting victims were celebrating at Little Village club before 3 were killed, 5 wounded in Chicago Lawn

Names of the dead have not been released yet after the mass shooting, which occurred about 2:10 p.m. Monday in the 3500 block of West 59th Street.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 22 hours ago

UK urges 'peaceful resolution' as Korean president fails to impose martial law

Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law was overturned by South Korea’s parliament less than three hours after he issued it.

Evening Standard - Politics - 22 hours ago

South Korea president says will lift martial law

Seoul: South Korea s President Yoon Suk Yeol said today, December 3, martial law would be lifted and troops withdrawn, hours after he made the shock d...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

South Korean president lifts martial law hours after imposing it

Yoon Suk Yeol did not cite specific threat from nuclear-armed North, instead focusing on domestic political opponents

Irish Times - World - 23 hours ago

South Korean president says he will lift martial law after lawmakers vote to reject it

Deployed military personnel are withdrawn and cabinet meeting set to formally lift martial imposed in surprise move by President Yoon Suk Yeol to eliminate "anti-state" forces

YNET News - World - 23 hours ago

President says he will lift martial law in South Korea amid crisis

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has accused the country's opposition of controlling parliament, sympathising with North Korea and paralysing the government

Evening Standard - World - 23 hours ago

South Korea's parliament defies president's martial law amid turmoil

The South Korean parliament voted to reject President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law to eliminate what he called 'anti-state' forces. Less than three...

Daily Sabah - World - 23 hours ago

Delaware Judge Upholds Ruling that Voids Elon Musk's $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has lost his bid to have his record-breaking $56 billion 2018 pay package reinstated after a Delaware judge upheld her previous ruling that the compensation plan was improperly granted.

Breitbart - Technology - 23 hours ago

Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games after illegal hit on Trevor Lawrence. Texans say it's unfair

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended three games without pay by the NFL after his late and violent hit concussed Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

South Korean MPs vote to block president's martial law declaration

Opposition says it will try to nullify shock move by embattled president Yoon Suk Yeol

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Elon Musk rips 'totally crazy' ruling by Delaware judge denying his $100B Tesla pay package

Musk reacted on his X social media platform to the ruling on Monday by Court of Chancery Judge Kathleen McCormick.

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

Martial law declared in S Korea, troops try to barge into parliament

Troops were seen trying to enter the South Korean parliament on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV address that slammed domestic political...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Texans' Al-Shaair suspended three games for late hit on Jaguars' Lawrence

The NFL has suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games after a late hit to the head of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sunday.

Washington Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Former Delaware coach Keeler hired at Temple

PHILADELPHIA — K.C. Keeler will indeed be heading back to the East Coast. But rather than bringing his Sam Houston State football team back to face Delaware, the former Blue Hen coach is …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 1 day ago

Internet portal services normalized after disruptions following martial law declaration

Naver, South Korea's leading Internet portal, experienced disruption in its service Tuesday following President Yoon Suk Yeol's unexpected martial law declaration.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

South Korean troops try to storm parliament after martial law declared

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday for the first time in the country since 1980.

Euractiv - World - 1 day ago

Protesters enter South Korean parliament after martial law declared

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the South Korean parliament Tuesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. (Associated Press)

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

UK nationals urged to avoid protests as Korean president declares martial law

South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol claimed he had declared martial law to protect the country from ‘anti-state’ forces.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

South Korean president declares martial law; Parliament unanimously rejects it

Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a televised briefing, vowing to 'eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order'

YNET News - World - 1 day ago

BOK to hold emergency market response meeting over martial law declaration

The Bank of Korea (BOK) will hold an emergency market response meeting Wednesday to check the impact of emergency martial law on the market and discuss various responses, bank officials said.

Korea Times - Business - 1 day ago

South Korea plunges into unprecedented crisis as martial law sparks political turmoil

ALBAWABA—South Korea is witnessing unprecedented political and military upheaval as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, marking the first such

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Martial law declared by South Korea President Yoon during TV address

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 3 declared martial law in an unannounced late-night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would eradicate “shameless pro-North Korean...

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

South Korea Declares Martial Law to Foil 'Subversive Anti-State Elements'

South Korean Yoon Suk-yeol stunned the world on Tuesday morning by declaring a state of “emergency martial law."

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Korean won weakens sharply over martial law declaration; stock markets opening undecided

The South Korean currency fell sharply against the U.S. dollar Tuesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law.

Korea Times - Business - 1 day ago

South Korean President declares martial law

ALBAWABA- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday in an unannounced address broadcast live on national television, pledgi

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers

TikTok took down several networks allegedly trying to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company’s election integrity measures to European Union lawmakers

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

South Korean president declares emergency martial law

Yoon Suk Yeol has accused the opposition of engaging in “anti-state activities” and “plotting a rebellion”

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

South Korea declares martial law over anti-state activities

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, as he accused the country's opposition of having a pro-communist stance...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

French lawmakers to hold no-confidence vote in government Wednesday

The motion will be debated at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, expected to be followed by a vote later in the evening.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Tech giant Apple faces lawsuit for allegedly spying on workers

U.S. tech giant Apple has been accused in a recent lawsuit of allegedly monitoring its employees using company-managed devices such as iPhones and iCloud...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Microsoft faces £1 billion lawsuit for overcharging rival cloud firms' customers

Microsoft was accused of unfairly overcharging customers of rival cloud companies including Amazon, Google and Alibaba Cloud in a U.K. lawsuit filed Tuesday.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

EU's landmark anti-deforestation law on shaky ground after delay in implementation

The bloc is responsible for about 10 per cent of global deforestation due to its appetite for products such as beef, coffee, soy and wood.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Apple illegally spied on employees, silenced discussions on pay and work conditions, alleges new lawsuit

A new lawsuit claims that Apple mandates its employees to install software on their personal devices used for work, granting the company access to sensitive data such as emails, photo libraries, health records, and smart home information.

First Post - Technology - 1 day ago

Delaware judge rejects Elon Musk's attempt to ram through $56bn payout

Judge Kathleen McCormick described the electric car maker’s legal arguments as ‘creative’ but ‘fatally flawed’

Independent UK - Technology - 1 day ago

Delaware's DIFCA All-Class Football Team

DIFCA All-Class Football teams CLASS 3A FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB-Desai Drummond Jr. Appoquinimink FB-Malik Bell Sr. Sussex Central RB-Kahmaj Kearney Jr. Smyrna RB-Jayden Messick Sr. Cape Henlopen …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Elon Musk's $56B Tesla pay package rejected again by Delaware judge

McCormick also ordered Tesla to pay the attorneys who brought the case $345 million, well short of the $6 billion they initially requested.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Texans Defend Azeez Al-Shaair Amid Outrage Over 'Dirty' Hit, Say Trevor Lawrence Slid Too Late

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans insists that the team stands behind linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair amid his twin controversies.

Breitbart - Sports - 1 day ago

Family of Airman Killed in Japan Osprey Crash Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit -- Scrutiny of the military's Osprey aircraft is ramping up as family members of an Air Force special operations airman who was...

Scrutiny of the military's Osprey aircraft is ramping up as family members of an Air Force special operations airman who was killed in a crash last year have filed a civil wrongful death lawsuit against the aircraft's manufacturers, and members of Congress are demanding that officials ground the troubled aircraft and change the culture of secrecy around its issues.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

Commentary: Australia's under-16 social media ban - a flawed ultimatum to Big Tech is better than nothing

Australia's blanket age ban has its imperfections, but forcing conversations to safeguard the next generation may be better than doing nothing, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Apple illegally spying on employees' personal devices, silencing pay talk: lawsuit

Apple said said the claims in the lawsuit lack merit and that its workers are trained annually on their rights to discuss their working conditions.

New York Post - Technology - 2 days ago

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair Ripped over 'Free Palestine' Cleats After Dirty Hit on Trevor Lawrence

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair is lashing out at "racist" fans for attacking him for his hit on Trevor Lawrence and his support of Palestinians.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

Law firm security try to hide climate protesters

Scientists and healthcare workers in support of Extinction Rebellion held protests at major law firms in London, over their representation of "oil and gas clients".

Sky News - Technology - 2 days ago

Coinbase policy chief expects speedy crypto law apporve following Trump's win

Crypto legislation should make its way through Congress "fairly quickly" after Donald Trump's election win, according to Coinbase's chief policy officer.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

'No Business' In Our League: Jaguars Coach Slams Violent Tackle Of QB Trevor Lawrence

“That was a dumb hit on his part,” Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen said.

Huffington Post - Sports - 2 days ago

WATCH: Jags-Texans Game Erupts in Chaos After Dirty Hit on Trevor Lawrence

Sunday's Jaguars-Texans game descended into chaos more than once when Jags quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

British lawmakers give initial support to assisted dying bill

Britain's parliament backed a new bill to allow assisted dying on Friday, kicking off months of wrangling over a possible legal change that has sparked a national conversation about dignity in death...

International The News - Health - 5 days ago

Delaware FFA students take home awards at 97th National FFA Convention

Delaware FFA members from across the state competed in career and leadership development events against teams from across the country at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo Oct. 23-26 in …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Malcolm X lawsuit is an opportunity to come clean about civil rights leader's assassination

The unanswered questions that have lingered for nearly six decades after Malcom’s death have contributed to mistrust of law enforcement and many other government institutions by Black Americans and other communities of color.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 5 days ago

Australia 'rushed' law banning youngsters from social media: Tech Giants

SYDNEY: Tech Giants companies on Friday criticised a historic Australian law that prohibits children under 16 from using social media, claiming it was rushed through the parliament.Late Thursday,...

International The News - Technology - 5 days ago

Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business -- Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

CBS News - Technology - 5 days ago

Australia approves law banning kids under 16 from social media

Australia becomes the first country in the world to ban children from social media, including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 6 days ago

Social media ban for under-16s passes Australian Senate, soon will be a world-first law

Platforms will have one year to work out how they could implement the ban before penalties are enforced

Voice of America - Technology - 6 days ago

Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media -- Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

CBS News - Technology - 6 days ago

Australia to ban under-16s from social media as it passes landmark law

The legislation will impose fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars on platforms for failures to prevent children from holding accounts

Independent UK - World - 6 days ago

How Germany bends international law to continue selling arms to Israel

Berlin has supposedly found a legally safe way to export weapons to Israel – a state whose actions it openly believes breach international law

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Missouri Law Requiring Voter ID Upheld by County Circuit Judge

A 2016 constitutional amendment opened the door for Missouri lawmakers to enact photo ID requirements but this was challenged in 2022.

Epoch Times - US News - 6 days ago

Go ahead, ban kids from social media, but please outlaw these grown-ups too

Curtail under-16s, by all means, but let’s not forget the adult Insta-imbeciles, LinkedIn humble braggarts, Twitter twits and the rest.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 6 days ago

Peoples Gas pipeline program should restart, law judges recommend

The Illinois Commerce Commission, which halted the program last year pending an investigation, will issue a final ruling in January.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 6 days ago

Ohio Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Opposite-Sex Access to Bathrooms in Schools

‘This legislation has always been about protecting students, and I think that’s something we should all be able to agree on’ Rep. Adam Bird said.

Epoch Times - US News - 6 days ago

Delaware Hospice's Milford branch hosts Festival of Trees

MILFORD – The holiday season began with the lighting of the trees. The Delaware Hospice Center in Milford celebrated their 37 th annual Festival of Trees from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24. The …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 7 days ago

Australia closer to passing law banning kids younger than 16 from social media

Australia’s House of Representatives passed a bill to ban children younger than 16 years old from social media. If it passes, the law would be a world first.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 7 days ago

Starmer is sacrificing UK support for international law to aid Israeli genocide

This isn’t simply a case of passive inaction, but complicity at state level. Government ministers should be put on notice that they will eventually be legally held to account

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 7 days ago

US lawmakers demand crack down on Hong Kong banks

A congressional committee has asked the Treasury Department to change policy towards the Chinese region over alleged sanctions evasion

Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago

Are Netanyahu and Gallant immune from arrest under international law?

States have previously flouted their obligations to surrender leaders like Vladimir Putin and Omar al-Bashir to the ICC

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Girl Passes California Bar Exam, Told She's Too Young To Become A Lawyer

17-year-old Sophia Park has become the youngest person to pass the California bar exam, beating a record previously held by her older brother, Peter Park.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Cavazos: Transphobia isn't the 'Delaware Way'

On Monday, just two days before Transgender Day of Remembrance, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced House Resolution 1579 — a transphobic measure aimed at prohibiting “members, officers, and employees of the House from using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex.”

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 13 days ago

Johnson & Johnson risks UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim

London: UK claimants announced on Wednesday legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson Johnson, alleging that women diagnose...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 14 days ago

Kari Lake settles defamation case, is somehow fresh out of lawsuits

Lake and Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, whom she legally admitted to defaming, struck a confidential agreement.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 14 days ago

Texas Lawmakers Push for New Exceptions to State's Strict Abortion Ban After the Deaths of Two Women

The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas doctors signed a public letter urging that the ban be changed because it “does not allow us as medical professionals to do our jobs.”

ProPublica - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Meta silences Jewish group over 'pager' comments against pro-Hamas lawmakers

Facebook and Instagram parent company gives no explanation for action against US Betar, following posts with veiled threats toward lawmakers and alleged 'Judeophobes'; group expresses hope matter will be resolved soon

YNET News - Technology - 16 days ago

Energy tycoon risks £200m lawsuit as flying taxi company battles cash crunch

Millionaire founder is accused of putting his interests above those of Vertical Aerospace’s backers

Telegraph UK - Technology - 18 days ago

Elon Musk's X sues to block California law that aims to combat election deepfakes

The new law requires large online platforms to remove or label deceptive election content that's been digitally altered or created.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 18 days ago

Elon Musk expands lawsuit against OpenAI, adding Microsoft as defendant and antitrust claims

Musk’s amended lawsuit said Microsoft and OpenAI illegally sought to monopolize the market for generative artificial intelligence and sideline competitors

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 19 days ago

18 States File Lawsuit Against SEC Over Alleged Unlawful Crypto Regulation

The states sought injunctive relief to prevent the SEC from bringing future enforcement actions against digital asset platforms.

Epoch Times - Business - 19 days ago

Bill modifying Türkiye's anti-espionage law withdrawn at Parliament

A controversial bill proposing changes to Türkiye’s anti-spying law was rejected by a majority of votes at Parliament late Thursday. The text, first...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 19 days ago

EU fines Meta €800 million for breaking law with Marketplace

EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals.

Ars Technica - Technology - 20 days ago

The vote that might end EU anti-deforestation law

In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Sofia Sánchez Manzanaro outline supporters and detractors of EUDR and possible scenarios ahead of the vote.

Euractiv - Environment - 20 days ago

U.S. Supreme Court weighs Nvidia's bid to avoid securities fraud lawsuit

The lawsuit accuses Nvidia of misleading investors about how much of its sales depended on the volatile cryptocurrency market

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 21 days ago

Blocking deforestation law could make EU look 'ridiculous'

The largest political group in the European Parliament is counting on support from the far right to gut a law that would keep products linked to deforestation off the market, in a move that risks undermining the EU’s position at the COP29 climate talks.

Euronews - Environment - 21 days ago

Conflict of interest: ICC chief prosecutor hires law firm with deep Palestinian interests while pursuing Netanyahu

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan's engagement of Bindmans, a law firm linked to Palestinian advocacy, raises conflict of interest concerns, potentially undermining his impartiality in pursuing arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant; He's already under investigation for sexual harassment, which is blamed on Israel

YNET News - World - 22 days ago

An Idaho Baby's Unexplained Death Got No Autopsy and a Scant Coroner's Investigation. State Law Says That's Fine.

With a lack of regulation for coroners, a child who dies unexpectedly or outside of a doctor’s care in Idaho is less likely to be autopsied than anywhere else in the United States.

ProPublica - Health - 23 days ago

Nepali Nobel Prize nominee Surya Subedi on law, human rights, and global peace

Global Voices interviewed British-Nepali Professor Surya Subedi, a scholar and peace expert, via email to gain his perspectives on the evolving role of international law in promoting peace and justice.

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

Inside a flawed immigration system: Millions of undocumented workers and a verification program that few use

The low utilization of E-Verify illustrates a "broken U.S. immigration system" and the lack of economic interests in using it. Employers are desperate for labor, documented or not.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Study estimates 1 in 4 Illinois lawyers has been bullied, with some choosing to quit jobs

A new Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism study found bullying was pervasive among lawyers, especially for women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, young lawyers and those with disabilities.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

JD Vance Campaign Event With Christian Right Leaders May Have Violated Tax and Election Laws, Experts Say

Ziklag and the Courage Tour, the far-right groups that hosted the Republican vice-presidential nominee, are charities that can’t legally intervene in political campaigns.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 month ago

NBA legend Jordan files anti-trust lawsuit against NASCAR

Washington: An auto racing team co owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan filed an anti trust lawsuit on Wednesday against the National Association for St...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 2 months ago

Did a Georgia Hospital Break Federal Law When It Failed to Save Amber Thurman? A Senate Committee Chair Wants Answers.

Thurman died after waiting 20 hours for emergency care under the state’s abortion ban. Sen. Ron Wyden demanded records his committee could review to determine whether the hospital violated the law. “It’s not even a question,” one expert said.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Officials Voted Down a Controversial Georgia Election Rule, Saying It Violated the Law. Then a Similar Version Passed.

The rule, which was pushed by nationally prominent election deniers, only changed in minor ways between being voted down in May and approved in August. Those adjustments made it even less compliant with existing law, experts say.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Flaw in Osprey Gears Was Known a Decade Prior to Deadly Japan Crash, Internal Report Shows -- The revelations about the history of the gear problems come as family members from the Japan crash, as well as families of...

The revelations about the history of the gear problems come as family members from the Japan crash, as well as families of Marines who died in a 2022 V-22 Osprey training crash in California, are seeking legal representation.

Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

Missouri Outlawed Abortion, and Now It's Funding an Anti-Abortion Group That Works in Other States

With millions in expanded tax credits and direct state funding going to anti-abortion groups, the nonprofit Coalition Life has expanded its operations beyond Missouri and into states where the procedure is still legal.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Kenya's smallholder farmers are challenging a law preventing them from sharing indigenous seeds

“When you restrict a farmer from sharing and exchanging seeds they can freely and easily access, the result is diminishing production, less food and starving populations."

Global Voices - Science - 4 months ago

Lawmakers take on court rulings that apply sex discrimination rules to religious schools, churches

New legislation in Congress would stop federal judges from applying Title IV sex discrimination rules on religious schools or churches because of their tax-exempt status.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Lasting Grief but Few Answers: Families of Troops Killed in Osprey Crashes React to Hearing on Troubled Aircraft -- Lawmakers grilled Navy and Defense Department officials, asking about the November crash, as well as why the Osprey has...

Lawmakers grilled Navy and Defense Department officials, asking about the November crash, as well as why the Osprey has contributed to a staggering 20 service member deaths in the last two years.

Military.com - Technology - 5 months ago

Mississippi Lawmakers Move to Limit the Jail Detentions of People Awaiting Mental Health Treatment

Supporters say the measure is a step forward in curbing the number of people jailed during civil commitment. But some local officials say the impact will be limited unless the state makes other changes, including adding psychiatric beds.

ProPublica - Health - 6 months ago

Texas Appeals Court Throws Out Defamation Lawsuit Against ProPublica, Houston Chronicle

The news outlets’ 2018 investigation into famed Houston heart surgeon Bud Frazier provided a “fair, true, and impartial account,” the court said in its ruling, potentially bringing a close to the nearly six-year legal battle.

ProPublica - Health - 7 months ago

Texas School Districts Violated a Law Intended to Add Transparency to Local Elections

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune analyzed 35 Texas school districts that held trustee elections last fall and found none that posted all of the required campaign finance records.

ProPublica - Politics - 7 months ago

An Oregon Bill to Cut Millions in Timber Taxes Is Dead, Despite Backing by the Industry, the Governor and a Top Lawmaker

The legislation aimed to reformulate how Oregon funds the rising costs of fighting wildfires. It sparked debate within the Democratic-controlled Legislature about who should pay: taxpayers or big timber owners, who won steep tax cuts in the 1990s.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago

The Oregon Timber Industry Won Huge Tax Cuts in the 1990s. Now It May Get Another Break Thanks to a Top Lawmaker.

As the cost of fighting wildfires increases, state Sen. Elizabeth Steiner has proposed a bill — developed in consultation with the logging industry — that would shift millions in expenses away from the biggest landowners and onto taxpayers.

ProPublica - Environment - 10 months ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 1 year ago

Right-Wing Websites Connected to Former Trump Lawyer Are Scamming Loyal Followers With Phony Celebrity Pitches

A mysterious network called AdStyle is placing ads with fake endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk on conservative sites based in the U.S. and abroad.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Company That Makes Rent-Setting Software for Apartments Accused of Collusion, Lawsuit Says

Texas-based RealPage worked with some of the nation’s largest landlords to create a cartel to raise rents, says a lawsuit filed just days after ProPublica published its investigation into the company.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

Federal Patient Privacy Law Does Not Cover Most Period-Tracking Apps

A patient privacy law known as HIPAA, passed in 1996, hasn’t kept pace with new technologies and at-home tests.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago