UAE ordered to pay £260,000 to trafficking victim exploited by diplomat in London

In a landmark ruling, the High Court ordered the United Arab Emirates to pay £260,000 to a Filipino woman who was trafficked and exploited by a diplomat in London. The woman was subjected to modern slavery, working over 17 hours a day, denied basic rights, and suffered from verbal abuse and threats. This marks the first time a foreign state has been held liable for domestic servitude by its envoy on UK soil.

Billionaire wealth jumps three times faster in 2025 to highest peak ever, sparking dangerous political inequality— Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom issue joint statement on Donald Trump's Greenland tariffs

This joint statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom emphasizes their commitment to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest, highlighting the pre-coordinated Danish exercise 'Arctic Endurance' conducted with Allies, which poses no threat to anyone.

Thousands Killed As Iran's Security Forces Maintain Control And Internet Blackout

Security forces in Iran have maintained a heavy presence on the streets following a brutal crackdown on protests, leaving thousands dead and causing an ongoing Internet blackout. Rights groups report a rising death toll, with estimates reaching thousands, and severe restrictions on communications limit independent verification. International tensions have also eased, with the White House warning of grave consequences if further bloodshed occurs.

Trump threatens tariffs on countries that disagree with Greenland takeover plans

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose trade tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland. This comes as a bipartisan US Congress delegation visits Copenhagen to show support for Denmark and Greenland. European countries have also expressed their opposition to Trump's plans, with military personnel being deployed to Greenland as a show of force.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2025 was one of the three warmest years on record

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced over martial law declaration

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in jail for crimes related to his failed attempt to impose martial law in late 2024. The failed attempt plunged South Korea into political turmoil and led to his impeachment. The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of obstruction of official duties, abuse of power, falsification of official documents, and destruction of evidence. This sentencing is the first resolution of four trials related to the martial law declaration.

Fire breaks out in Seoul’s last-remaining shanty town

A fire in Guryong village, one of Seoul's last remaining shanty towns, burned makeshift houses and forced dozens of residents to flee on Friday. The blaze, which broke out in the morning, was largely under control after 6 1/2 hours, with no immediate casualties reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the village, which has a history of fires, is located near some of Seoul’s most expensive neighborhoods, highlighting South Korea’s income inequalities.