South Korea's Yoon defends martial law decree as an act of governance

Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch have engaged in a playful disagreement over sandwiches, with Badenoch stating that she does not consider them to be "real food" and prefers steak for lunch. Starmer, on the other hand, is content with a sandwich lunch and celebrates it as a British institution. The debate took a political turn when Badenoch criticized Starmer for not prioritizing farmers' concerns over inheritance tax changes, prompting a response from the Prime Minister's...

In April, GP Thomas Plimmer was struck off following complaints of sexual misconduct towards five women and allegedly threatening another, with his appeal pending. A woman has now accused him of attempting to choke her during sex without her consent, after meeting him on a dating app in 2017. Plimmer apologized when she expressed discomfort, but the incident raises further concerns about his behavior. Full Article

India, France, and the UAE launched the "Desert Knight" air combat exercise to bolster trilateral defence cooperation and enhance interoperability among their air forces. The operation involved Indian Sukhoi-30MKIs and Jaguars, French Rafale jets, and UAE's F-16 fighters engaging in intensive combat manoeuvres over the Arabian Sea. This exercise strengthens defence ties amidst geopolitical tensions, focusing on strategic regions like the Indo-Pacific and Persian Gulf to counter China's assertive actions and expand mutual partnership. Full...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories ranging from reproductive rights to Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased reporting. European countries are pausing Syrian asylum applications post-Assad's fall, pending clarity on Syria's future. EU nations are monitoring migration flows and expressing concern over potential threats posed by Assad loyalists and extremist groups amid the country's transition. Full Article

In response to IE 11 not being supported, visitors are encouraged to use another browser for an optimal experience on the site. Meanwhile, Luigi Mangione, who faked his own death, has returned to the US and is facing a criminal charge for the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson. Investigators have found a notebook detailing Mangione's alleged rationale for the killing, as reported by NBC's Stephanie Gosk on TODAY. Full Article

out of the summary. The article discusses the absence of recommended videos and the inability to load a specific video featuring SUNshine Girl Minna. The reader is encouraged to refresh their browser or view other videos from the team. The main focus is on the technical issue preventing the video from loading, leading to the suggestion of alternative viewing options. Full Article