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South Korean president faces second martial law impeachment vote

14 Sept 04:45 Key points summarised by AI

South Korean lawmakers are voting on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for "insurrectionary acts undermining the constitutional order" following his failed martial law declaration.
The impeachment requires 200 votes, meaning eight ruling party lawmakers must defect, and if passed, Yoon would be suspended while the Constitutional Court deliberates his removal.
Thousands of South Koreans are protesting, demanding Yoon's resignation, with opposition leaders urging ruling party members to support impeachment amidst widespread public discontent.
Yoon's approval rating has fallen to 11%, with 75% supporting impeachment, and he faces potential legal responsibility under the Criminal Code even if the impeachment motion fails.

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.