Ahn Hak-sop failed in his attempt to cross the border, after spending most of his life in South Korea.
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China’s Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit
The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader’s authority over the region.
US Navy sailor convicted of spying for China
Jinchao Wei is found guilty of selling details about warships’ locations and weapons for $12,000.
Texas approves new electoral map favouring Republicans
Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.
French streamer’s death ‘not due to trauma’, autopsy finds
The online personality known as Jean Pormanove was found dead in his home in Nice on Monday.
Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international trip
The visit would mark a significant moment for the Pope, who has urged peace in the Middle East.
Appeals court throws out Trump’s $500m civil fraud penalty
In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.
If a Putin-Zelensky summit takes place, where could it be?
Geneva, Istanbul and Budapest have been put forward as potential locations – but bilateral talks still remain a long way off.
Israel will begin talks to free all hostages, Netanyahu says
Earlier this week, a Hamas source said the armed group had agreed to a temporary ceasefire proposal from mediators.
Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase
US authorities have linked Wale’s car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.