Dangerous fire weather forecast in Southern California; South Korea's impeached president detained; Israel and Hamas said to be at closest point yet to a ceasefire; Two lunar landers on their way to the moon.

South Korean investigators have arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. The arrest comes amid allegations of insurrection linked to his controversial martial law declaration on the 3rd of December.

South Korea said it planned to improve the structures housing the antennas that guide landings at its airports this year after December's fatal crash of a Jeju Air plane, which skidded off the runway and burst into flames after hitting such a structure.

A former leader of the Hamas’ al-Qassam brigade's armed wing, in the West Bank, he now appears to be on the verge of release.

Police in South Korea have arrested dozens of people after supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a court building, smashing windows and furniture. The district court in the capital,

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeul refused to be questioned by investigators on Monday as part of a probe into whether he committed insurrection, as dozens of his supporters faced charges after a violent rampage at a court building.

Also in today’s newsletter, Donald Trump’s inauguration, and TikTok begins restoring US service after briefly going dark

The return of Donald Trump to the presidency has sparked global reactions. China is hopeful yet cautious about economic ties, the immigration policy faces changes, and Afghans' refugee status is affected.

Authorities in Australia on Wednesday announced the arrest of a 33-year-old man accused of vandalizing and attempting to set fire to a Sydney synagogue earlier this month.

Political scientist Mark Leonard has found that people around the world are far more optimistic about Trump's presidency than Europeans. In an interview, he explains why their answers provide some potentially valuable advice for Europe.

Donald Trump is all set to return to the White House with his second inauguration as president of the United States. Mr. Trump, 78, will formally be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at 12 p.m. ET (1700 GMT) on Monday (January 20, 2025).