South Korea’s Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning

South Korea’s Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that he has until Saturday to appear for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, according to Yonhap news agency. Yoon, suspended from office by parliament last Saturday, is being investigated over alleged insurrection. Laura Westbrook has more.

December 17, 2024 9

World

South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment

South Korea's constitutional court kicked off proceedings on Monday over the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been suspended from office over his failed bid to impose martial law.Yoon was removed by South Korea's parliament on Saturday. Laura Westbrook reports.

December 16, 2024 12

South Africa

Hong Kong ex-democratic lawmaker among seven convicted for mob attack

In Hong Kong, a judge convicted a prominent former pro-democracy lawmaker for rioting during an attack by a white-shirted mob in July 2019 during the height of that year's pro-democracy protests. Six other men were also convicted. They face up to seven years in prison. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

December 13, 2024 12

World

South Koreans face danger if Yoon stays says ruling party chief

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be removed from office, warning there was a "significant risk" he could try to subvert civilian rule again. Yoon imposed martial law on Tuesday citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea, before reversing it six hours later after parliament, including some members of his party, voted to oppose the decree. Laura Westbrook has more.

December 6, 2024 12

World

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai stands trial

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is pleading not guilty to breaching the Beijing imposed national security law in a Hong Kong court. The 76-year-old founder of the now-closed tabloid Apple Daily is accused of colluding with foreign forces, a charge that could carry a sentence of up to life in prison. Laura Westbrook reports.

November 20, 2024 14

World

Hong Kong court sentences 45 activists

A Hong Kong court sentenced 45 former politicians and activists in a mass trial that has decimated the city’s once vibrant pro-democracy opposition. Three judges sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to jail terms of up to 10 years in the largest national security trial. Laura Westbrook is there.

November 19, 2024 15

World

Filipinos cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines

Filipinos are cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines in a month uprooted trees, destroyed flimsy houses and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. No immediate deaths have been reported, but there was "extensive" damage to structures. Laura Westbrook reports.

November 18, 2024 26

Science & Technology

China’s new J-35 stealth fighter stars at Zhuhai air show

China's newest stealth fighter jet is taking centre stage as the country's biggest airshow in the southern city of Zhuhai. (PRONO-JU-HAI). Analysts and rival powers are watching closely for rare clues on Beijing's military hardware development. Laura Westbrook reports.

November 12, 2024 45

South Africa

S.A’s NPA Confident Constitutional Court Will Dismiss Magudumana’s Potential Appeal on Extradition

S.A's National Prosecuting Authority says it is confident that even if doctor Nandipha Magudumana approaches the Constitutional Court over her extradition, the appeal would be dismissed. The Supreme Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the appeal matter by Magudumana to have her arrest in Tanzania declared unlawful. She claims her deportation was a disguised extradition. NPA’s spokesperson, Mthunzi Mhaga, told Newzroom Afrika that Magudumana’s legal team failed to demonstrate […]

November 8, 2024 31