South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt

Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court. Source

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize. Source

Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report

Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross. Source

White House says Iran would be 'wise' to make deal, as US ramps up military presence

The White House spokeswoman says there are "many reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against Iran". Source

The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms

Rouble Nagi has spent the last three decades promoting learning among India's marginalised communities. Source

Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front

Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system. Source

Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico

The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week. Source

US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran

The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran. Source

Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel

Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services. Source

Martial law, protests and a president tried for insurrection: How did South Korea get here?

A court is due to deliver its verdict in the insurrection trial of Yoon Suk Yeol. Source

Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche

Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead. Source

Billionaire Lex Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein

Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family. Source