Friday, Jan 17

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol continues to refuse questioning as authorities seek to extend his detention related to insurrection charges linked to martial law.

Friday, Jan 17

Doug Burgum's Senate confirmation hearing as Interior Secretary reveals tensions around climate policies and reliance on fossil fuels vs. renewable energy sources.

Friday, Jan 17

A standoff at a South African gold mine ends tragically with 87 miners dead, raising serious questions about police tactics and the treatment of illegal miners.

Friday, Jan 17

Amid President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest, calls rise for First Lady Kim Keon-hee to face investigation, as her health worsens under scrutiny.

Friday, Jan 17

John Fetterman's unexpected cooperation with Trump raises questions among Democrats about his political motives and future intentions.

Friday, Jan 17

A significant rise in Mandarin learners in the US emerges as TikTok users migrate to RedNote, reflecting changing social media dynamics.

Friday, Jan 17

Donald Trump unites Hollywood icons Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as 'special ambassadors,' aiming to revitalize the industry.

Friday, Jan 17

A summary of key takeaways from confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet nominees, focusing on economic policies, climate change, and wildfire management.

Friday, Jan 17

Mark Carney, former Bank of Canada governor, launches his leadership bid for Canada's Liberal Party after Trudeau's resignation amid poor polling.

Friday, Jan 17

A tragic standoff at a South African mine ends with 87 miners dead, raising serious questions about police tactics and the humanitarian crisis underground.