S. Korea's Yoon: from rising star to historic arrest

14 Sept 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

Yoon Suk Yeol rapidly ascended from a celebrated anti-corruption prosecutor, instrumental in high-profile impeachments, to winning the South Korean presidency in 2022 by a record-thin margin.
His controversial presidency took a dramatic turn with a short-lived martial law declaration, leading to his impeachment by parliament and making him the third president to face such a vote.
Yoon became the first sitting South Korean president ever to be arrested, following an intense political standoff and mounting public criticism over his administration's handling of national crises and various personal scandals.

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.