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Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

17 Sept 11:42 Key points summarised by AI

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating an insurrection following his 2024 martial law declaration.
Yoon's attempt to impose military rule, citing "anti-state forces" to "paralyse" parliamentary critics, lasted only six hours but triggered widespread national panic.
The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of leading the insurrection, emphasizing the "enormous social costs" and his apparent lack of remorse.
The failed martial law bid, which involved dispatching troops to the assembly, recalled painful memories of past military coups in South Korea's democratic history.

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.