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South Korean court sentences five former military commanders over 2024 martial law

A Seoul court has sentenced five former senior South Korean military commanders to prison terms ranging from nine to 18 years over their roles in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2024. The ruling marks another major development in the legal fallout......

Diplomatic immunity shields 49 foreign diplomats from prosecution in South Korea

At least 49 foreign diplomats in South Korea have avoided criminal prosecution over incidents recorded during the past five years, according to official data submitted by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the National Assembly. The figures cover cases reported between 2022 and July......

France adopts professional sports governance reform targeting football oversight

France has officially adopted a sweeping reform of professional sports governance after the Senate gave its final approval to legislation designed to strengthen oversight across the sector. Although the new law applies to multiple professional sports, it primarily responds to governance and financial......

Sébastien Lecornu defends emergency agriculture law amid political tensions over pesticides

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has urged political parties not to turn the newly adopted emergency agriculture law into a partisan issue, arguing that the legislation represents an important tool for strengthening France’s food sovereignty. The government’s position comes......

French agriculture minister welcomes approval of emergency farm bill despite controversy

France's National Assembly has approved the government's controversial emergency agriculture bill, with Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard describing the vote as a significant step toward strengthening support for the country's farming sector. Speaking on Tuesday, Genevard said she was......

France moves closer to banning social media for children under 15

France is on the verge of adopting one of Europe's most ambitious digital protection measures for minors, as lawmakers work to finalize legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Members of the National Assembly and the Senate are meeting......

Retailleau accuses magistrates' union of political bias after LFI press conference appearance

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has accused the Syndicat de la magistrature of political alignment with the far left after one of its senior representatives took part in a press conference organized by La France Insoumise (LFI). The controversy centers on the participation of Stéphane......

French parliament votes on landmark assisted dying legislation

French lawmakers are set to vote on a landmark bill that would establish a legal framework for assisted dying, marking one of the most significant reforms to the country's end-of-life legislation in decades. The vote in the National Assembly follows months of intense political discussion and ethical......

French lawmaker proposes cost-price healthy food basket to improve access to nutritious products

A French lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at making healthy food more affordable by requiring supermarkets to offer a permanent selection of nutritious products at cost price, responding to growing concerns over food affordability and public health. The proposal, submitted by Green Party MP......