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South Korean prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-president Yoon in drone case: Report

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025.

Greek parliament lifts 13 lawmakers' immunity to allow EU probe over farm aid fraud

Extreme weather a growing threat to elections, democracy: Report

In 2024 alone, extreme weather disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries, the report said.

‘Transnational repression’ worsened in 2025: Report

In an annual report on transnational repression, the rights group Freedom House said China was the world’s “leading perpetrator” in 2025.

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

Pope Leo XIV leading a mass in Annaba, Algeria, on April 14, as part of a 10-day tour of four African countries.

Hungary opposition’s landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties

Leader of the Hungarian opposition Tisza party Peter Magyar celebrating the party's landslide victory.

Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era

People celebrate following partial results on the day of the Hungarian Parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Greek PM urges swift action over probe into EU farm fraud scandal

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government members following a reshuffle over alleged fraud related to European Union (EU) farm funds, at the Presidential Palace in Athens, Greece, April 4, 2026. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas

Rights group warns of ‘dystopian’ Hong Kong after bookstore arrests

The entrance doors of Book Punch in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong.

Indian transparency activists, journalists set for court fight over Modi’s privacy law

Four lawsuits are due to be heard in the Supreme Court on March 23, following criticism from media and activists that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is diluting a 20-year-old Right to Information (RTI) law.

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