South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, denied ordering the military to remove lawmakers during his first appearance before the Constitutional Court. Yoon's martial law decree, which triggered political turmoil, is under investigation for possible rebellion and abuse of power. His actions have strained diplomatic relations, financial markets, and internal unity. Yoon's defiance has fueled opposition efforts to remove him, leading to violence from his supporters, injuring 17 police officers.
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Artillery shelling and air strikes killed at least 56 people across greater Khartoum on Saturday. The conflict between Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has intensified, with significant casualties and widespread destruction, leading to severe shortages of medical resources and a looming famine crisis.
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President Trump directed Elon Musk to scrutinize spending in the US Department of Defense and Education as part of a federal government efficiency initiative. Musk's team is investigating various departments to identify waste, fraud, and abuse. Trump praised Musk's efforts so far and indicated ongoing evaluations.
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Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, has not stopped attracting fans but now he has a mystery donor who has broken all records as the person donated $36,500 to his legal fund. The earlier record of the highest donation was $30,000 and now with the latest collection from a person who does not want his or her identity to be revealed, the total fund reaches $722,00.
China's military has condemned a Canadian warship's passage through the Taiwan Strait, claiming it undermines peace and stability in the region. The incident follows recent passages by US ships, which have also drawn sharp rebukes from China. Beijing asserts jurisdiction over the Taiwan Strait, which separates Taiwan from mainland China.