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South Korea ex-defence minister arrested over President Yoon's martial law

13 Sept 11:19 Key points summarised by AI

Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun was arrested for his alleged central role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent declaration of martial law.
Kim, who stepped down after the martial law was rescinded, reportedly proposed the controversial decree to President Yoon.
President Yoon survived an impeachment vote but faces calls for early resignation from his own party, with plans for him to be excluded from state affairs.
Opposition parties have filed an insurrection complaint against Yoon, Kim, and the martial law commander, a crime punishable by severe penalties.
The martial law declaration, swiftly rescinded after parliamentary defiance, plunged South Korea into a significant political crisis, impacting its democratic standing.

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.