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South Koreas special prosecutor seeks ten-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of obstructing investigators and blocking arrest attempts following his failed martial law attempt. This marks a significant development in the ongoing political scandal, with all eyes on the courts response and its impact on leadership stability.

Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveils a record budget, totaling $785 billion, aiming to stimulate spending while controlling debt. The plan includes a slight increase in new government bond sales, a record tax revenue surge, and a new multi-year goal for the primary budget balance. Despite Japans heavy debt load, officials assume interest rates at 3%, the highest in 29 years, as the Bank of Japan tightens monetary policy.

Archaeologist Alexander Butyagin faces extradition from Poland to Ukraine amidst a heated international dispute. Butyagin, a senior scholar at the Hermitage Museum, has been excavating ancient sites in Crimea since 1999, uncovering treasures like coins from Alexander the Greats era. However, his work is now at the center of a debate over cultural preservation and geopolitics, with Ukrainian authorities accusing him of illegal excavations and damaging the site. Supporters argue his work preserved artifacts, while critics claim it amounts to looting under occupation. As the Polish court weighs its decision, Butyagins case highlights the complex intersection of archaeology and geopolitics.

In a thrilling Christmas Day matchup, the New York Knicks pulled off an epic comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning 126-124 at Madison Square Garden. Second-year guard Tyler Kolek delivered a game-changing block on All-Star Donovan Mitchell, securing the victory for the Knicks. Despite Cleveland leading by seventeen points with under ten minutes left, Kolek, along with reserves Mitchell Robinson and Jordan Clarkson, led the rally. The decisive moment came when Kolek blocked Mitchells layup, forcing a turnover and setting up the game-winning shot. Fans are buzzing about Koleks breakout potential following his heads-up defense.

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Detaining British Anti-Disinformation Campaigner Imran Ahmed: A restraining order halts Ahmeds potential deportation, allowing him to continue his fight against online harms and antisemitism.

Tomorrow, a Malaysian court delivers verdict in Najib Razaks 1MDB scandal trial, potentially sentencing the former PM to up to 20 years in prison. Najib, already convicted for graft, appeals new penalties. UMNOs frustration over house arrest denial could strain coalition with PM Anwar Ibrahim, testing his anti-corruption stance. All eyes on Kuala Lumpur as the verdict unfolds.

Revisit the headlines of spring and early summer with this engaging quiz, covering under-the-radar events and major scoops. Test your memory with 52 questions, designed to spark nostalgia and highlight the news we absorb. Compiled by Ben Fell, this quiz is part of a four-part series, offering a fun holiday tradition and a chance to see how much you remember.

Russia offers deal for French political academic Laurent Vinatier, arrested for gathering military information without registering as a foreign agent, facing fresh espionage charges that could mean up to twenty years in prison. France mobilizes to help Vinatier, slams his sentence as too harsh, and calls for Russia to scrap its foreign agent laws.

President Trump orders military strike against ISIS in Nigeria, targeting terrorists for killing Christians. He praises US defense for perfect strikes, following weeks of calling out the group for persecution. The US also restricts visas and designates Nigeria a country of particular concern.