The people of 24 June

A South Korean court orders the arrest of Shincheonji Church of Jesus leader Lee Man-hee for allegedly coercing thousands of followers to join the People Power Party in violation of the Political Parties Act.

Crime & Justice · 24 Jun

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says his forces will not withdraw from occupied southern Lebanon even if "the United States demands it", adding that "200,000 residents will not return" to their homes.

Conflict · 24 Jun

The U.S. military says that it will require recruits to take the influenza vaccine amidst an influenza outbreak at the Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas, U.S. The move comes after U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth lifted the military vaccine mandate.

Health · 24 Jun

The Cottonwood Fire burns over 59,000 acres near the Eagle Point Resort in Beaver, Utah, U.S., with governor Spencer Cox saying it is the "most destructive fire in the state’s history".

Disasters · 24 Jun

Historic Pact's candidate Iván Cepeda concedes defeat in the presidential election won by Abelardo de la Espriella.

Politics · 24 Jun · with Abelardo de la Espriella