Impeachment sparks battle over Korea court vacancies
South Korea reels as parliament impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law. Acting leader Han Dack-soo seeks stability while parties clash over filling three Constitutional Court seats. Court ruling will determine whether Yoon stays or is ousted amid political and legal pressure.
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Massive 7.3 quake devastates Vanuatu killing 14
A powerful earthquake centered 19 miles west of Port Vila, Vanuatu, left at least 14 dead and hundreds injured. World Vision and Red Cross officials reported severe hospital strain, widespread infrastructure damage, and power and water outages as rescue teams searched rubble through the night. A tsunami warning was briefly issued and a curfew was set in hardest hit areas as authorities assessed airport and port access and aimed to restore vital services.
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