What unfolded on Tuesday night in Seoul: A timeline

13 Sept 11:30 Key points summarised by AI

President Yoon Suk Yeol abruptly declared emergency martial law, citing "anti-state forces plotting rebellion," triggering a dramatic political crisis.
Lawmakers swiftly convened at the National Assembly, navigating police barricades and clashing with armed troops who attempted to block entry.
The National Assembly achieved quorum and unanimously voted to revoke the martial law, leading to its official lifting by President Yoon hours later.
The intense overnight events prompted calls for President Yoon's impeachment and led to resignations among senior presidential aides.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.