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Wildfires driven by strong winds have devastated parts of South Korea’s southern regions, killing at least 19 people, destroying more than 200 structures, and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate.

A helicopter pilot was among those killed on Wednesday when his aircraft crashed while it was attempting to contain the fires in the town of Uiseong, one of the worst-hit areas, officials said.

The wildfires, which began last Friday, have consumed 43,330 acres (17,535 hectares) of land and destroyed…

Multiple violations were unearthed by a Truth and Reconciliation Commission investigation into the adoption of South Korean children by foreigners.

An investigation by South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission has concluded that the country’s government-endorsed foreign adoption programme violated the fundamental human rights of adoptees guaranteed under the constitution and international conventions.

The commission’s findings were published on Wednesday following a nearly…

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-premier Thaksin, won the backing of 319 of 488 Thai lawmakers.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has survived a no-confidence vote in parliament, defeating a challenge from opposition parties which accused her of being a puppet of her father, billionaire ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

After a two-day debate in which the opposition attacked 38-year-old Paetongtarn’s management of the economy and national security, as well…

Milwaukee Bucks’ championship aspirations are in jeopardy, with star Damian Lillard diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, the team announced.

According to the Bucks, Lillard is on a blood-thinning medication that has stabilised his condition, and he will continue to undergo testing. The team did not provide a timetable for Lillard’s return on Tuesday, only saying updates would be provided as…

Users of 23andMe, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing site, are being urged to delete their personal data from the website following the company’s bankruptcy filing in the United States on March 23.

Here’s why it matters.

What happened to 23andMe?

If 23andMe’s bankruptcy goes through, it will soon be up for sale after years of financial troubles.

Since its founding in 2006, the company has amassed the genetic information of about 15 million users – a dataset that is now potentially…

Yuki Tsunoda will be elevated to the Red Bull team to partner Max Verstappen at the upcoming Japanese GP, according to Dutch media reports.

Speculation about Liam Lawson’s Red Bull future picked up speed with media reports suggesting the Formula One team had decided to replace the New Zealander with Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda.

Dutch newspapers De Telegraaf and De Limburger reported on Tuesday that Honda-backed Tsunoda would swap seats with Lawson as Max Verstappen’s teammate from next…

JD Vance’s visit to Greenland comes amid US President Trump saying he wants to take over the Arctic territory.

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has accused the United States of exerting “unacceptable pressure” on Greenland in advance of a provocative high-level visit to the Arctic territory led by US Vice President JD Vance.

Vance, who has become the attack dog of US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, will travel with his wife, Usha, and other senior officials to the…