South Korea’s liberal opposition set to retain parliament control as voters pass ‘harsh judgment’ on president

South Korea’s parliament is set to remain in the hands of liberals for another four years, with the ruling conservative party facing a defeat in parliamentary elections widely seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol. Analysts say a “harsh judgment on Yoon” is imminent from the electorate, amid unhappiness over inflation, economic woes … Read more

Gang rape of Spanish tourist in India sparks debate on prevalence of sexual violence: ‘all women are at risk’

Police said late on Tuesday they had arrested a total of eight men – aged between 18 and 25 – allegedly involved in the crime, with Dumka police chief Pitamber Singh Kherwar adding that authorities had “ample evidence” and would file charges. Police escort men accused of allegedly carrying out a brutal assault on a … Read more