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South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol indicted over martial law attempt

South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol indicted over martial law attempt

S.Korean President Yoon, impeached, is charged with insurrection for a failed martial law attempt. He faces trial, and the court weighs his removal. Protests ensue.

China deploys record 125 warplanes in large-scale military drill in warning to Taiwan

China deploys record 125 warplanes in large-scale military drill in warning to Taiwan

China held large-scale drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade after Taiwan's leader rejected unification. Record aircraft incursions were noted. Sanctions imposed.

Driver rams car into crowd in China, killing 35

Driver rams car into crowd in China, killing 35

Divorced man, "Fan," drove into Zhuhai sports crowd, killing 35 and injuring 43. He's in coma, injured by self-inflicted wounds. Incident censored in China.

Pair of giant pandas touch down in Adelaide after 15-hour flight from China

Pair of giant pandas touch down in Adelaide after 15-hour flight from China

Two pandas, Xing Qiu & Yi Lan, arrived in Adelaide from China for a 10-year loan. They'll quarantine before public debut. They're replacing Wang Wang and Funi.

TODAY IN HISTORY: The painting that ruined a friendship, triggered a lawsuit and proved a massive hit

TODAY IN HISTORY: The painting that ruined a friendship, triggered a lawsuit and proved a massive hit

1943 Archibald Prize: Dobell's portrait of Smith, called a caricature, sparked lawsuits. In 1968, a B-52 crash in Greenland lost a nuclear bomb, causing contamination.

When is Lunar New Year 2025 and where can you celebrate it in Australia?

When is Lunar New Year 2025 and where can you celebrate it in Australia?

Lunar New Year celebrations occur across Australia, with food, festivities, & red envelopes. It marks the start of the new year in the lunar calendar, with varied events across cities. This year is the year of the Snake.