Firefighters made some progress in containing a wildfire in the beach community of Malibu, California, on Wednesday, but it continued to threaten several structures, force residents to flee and close schools in the area.

South Korean court issues arrest warrant for former Defence Minister linked to martial law imposition, sparking political turmoil.

Former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide while in detention on insurrection charges. His health remains stable, officials confirmed. Arrested Wednesday for aiding President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law imposition,

Former Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun arrested for alleged role in martial law imposition, sparking protests and investigations into rebellion.

Kim Yong-hyun, a former defence minister and close confidant to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, became the first official to be arrested late on Tuesday over Yoon's martial law declaration. Kim attempted to take his own life while in detention,

Prosecutors are weighing arresting President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection. His former defense minister, who has already been detained, attempted suicide.

The president's statement came just hours before the main opposition party submitted a new impeachment motion against him.

By Hyunsu Yim and Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol's office on Wednesday and one of his top lieutenants has tried to take his own life, officials said, amid a widening investigation into the U.