The Seoul High Court upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong in a financial criminal case related to a merger between Samsung affiliates that solidified his control over the company. Lee’s lawyer welcomed the ruling, allowing Lee to focus on his company, with prosecutors having the option to appeal to the Supreme Court. Lee previously served time in prison for separate bribery charges related to the 2015 merger, which was controversial due to allegations of benefiting the Lee family at the expense of minority shareholders.
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Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts
Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on Santorini, Greece, due to a spike in seismic activity, with over 200 earthquakes recorded in the area over three days. Precautions were taken on nearby Aegean Sea islands, popular vacation spots, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged calm and adherence to safety recommendations. While the quakes are not linked to the island's volcano, residents and visitors were advised to avoid certain areas and be vigilant, with concerns...
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