South Korean investigators abandon effort to detain impeached president after hours-long standoff

Seoul, South Korea — South Korean investigators left the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a near-six-hour standoff during which he defied their attempt to detain him. It’s the latest confrontation in a political crisis that has paralyzed South Korean politics and seen two heads of state impeached in under a month. … Read more

Xtrackers funds to update index names in February By Investing.com

LONDON – Xtrackers (IE) plc, an investment company, has announced upcoming changes to the names of the reference indexes for a selection of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The modifications, informed by MSCI Limited, the Index Administrator, will take effect on February 3, 2025. The rebranding will affect various funds under the Xtrackers umbrella, specifically those … Read more

Frexit: Why Ivory Coast is joining African campaign to expel French troops | Military News

French military troops who have been in Ivory Coast for decades will soon be leaving, Ivorian officials have said, signalling more diplomatic setbacks for France amid local resentment that has caused one-time allies in West and Central Africa to sever ties with Paris. President Alassane Ouattara’s announcement on Tuesday puts Ivory Coast on a growing … Read more

Burnley bring Barnes back home

Burnley have re-signed striker Ashley Barnes from Norwich on a deal until the end of the season. The 35-year-old, who previously played for the Clarets between 2014 and 2023, rejoins Scott Parker’s side with them sitting second in the Championship table. He has already been promoted to the Premier League on three occasions. Pilot, identify … Read more

South Korea’s impeached president avoids arrest attempt after hourslong standoff

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday fended off an arrest attempt Friday after a hourslong standoff between investigators with the country’s anti-corruption agency and presidential security.  Investigators left the president’s official residence after the presidential security service blocked them from entering for nearly six hours due to concerns about their safety.  The … Read more