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South Korea's former PM enters presidential race with pledge to curb executive power

Han, who briefly served as acting leader following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment over a controversial martial law declaration, said he would push for constitutional amendments to better balance power between the president and parliament.

Euronews

Muslim worshipper's murder in mosque raises concern over Islamophobia in France

The fatal stabbing of a Muslim worshiper in a mosque in southern France has sparked controversy over the handling of Islamophobic crimes, with Muslim leaders and the victim's family criticising what they consider to be a delayed and inadequate government response. MPs held a minute's silence for the young victim…

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French doctors protest 'medical desert' reforms they say threaten independence

French doctors and medical interns were on strike Monday and they are planning demonstrations across the country Tuesday to protest against bill in the National Assembly and government proposals aimed at addressing the problem of medical deserts, which they say puts undue constraints on the profession.

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Yoon's trial on rebellion charges opens in South Korea. Here's what to know

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol has appeared at his criminal trial on rebellion charges

The Independent UK

Yoon Suk Yeol denies insurrection charge as criminal trial opens in Seoul

Former South Korean president defends his brief martial law order as a ‘peaceful message’

The Independent UK

South Korea's Ex-president Denies Insurrection At Criminal Trial

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol denied he had committed insurrection Monday, as the impeached leader appeared in court on the first day of his criminal trial over his martial law declaration.

International Business Times

Who are the runners and riders in South Korea’s presidential election to replace Yoon Suk Yeol?

A heated race is expected amid intense political polarisation between pro and anti-Yoon camps

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South Korea sets June 3 as date of election to replace Yoon

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announces date of vote to choose a successor to impeached ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol.

Al Jazeera

Downtown Seoul tense as court rules on President Yoon’s impeachment

Thousands of police were deployed in the vicinity of the Constitutional Court due to possible fallout from the ruling.

Al Jazeera

Marine Le Pen judge given police protection after death threats

A police investigation into the threats is underway

The Independent UK

French bill seeks to close consent loopholes in sexual assault law

French lawmakers are debating a major change to how rape is defined in the country’s penal code – an amendment that would make it clear that sex without consent is a crime.

Radio France Internationale

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on Yoon's impeachment

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on whether to dismiss impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK

A look at the events leading up to Constitutional Court’s ruling on South Korean President Yoon

Following months of deliberation, South Korea’s Constitutional Court will decide this week whether to uphold the legislature’s impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief imposition of martial law in December and formally remove him from office or restore his presidential powers

The Independent UK

French citizens jailed in Iran since 2022 'must be freed' says Macron

French authorities have reiterated their support for two French citizens who have spent more than thirty-four months behind bars in Iran. Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, a couple, were arrested in May 2022 and are accused of espionage. France has described them as "state hostages" and says they are innocent.

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Power to the people! Versailles reveals hidden halls to celebrate 150 years of the Third Republic

The Château de Versailles is honouring an overlooked heritage — and the highly symbolic role played by the former royal residence in the life of French democracy even today.

The Conversation

Nigeria’s state of emergency: was President Tinubu’s declaration legal and justified?

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu recently declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, in the country’s south-south region. He also suspended the state governor and dissolved the state’s House of Assembly. This declaration has led to debates in Nigeria about the legality of the decision. Public law scholar Abiodun Odusote…

The Conversation

Guinea-Bissau’s political crisis: a nation on the brink of authoritarianism

Guinea-Bissau faces a deep political crisis. For several years, the small west African nation has endured growing tensions between political institutions and there’s now a strong climate of uncertainty.

International Business Times

South Korea Court Reinstates Impeached PM Han As Acting President

South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating him as acting president -- a role he took after the president was suspended for declaring martial law.

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French MPs unanimously vote to publish Yellow Vests' 2019 public grievance log books

France's parliament – the National Assembly – on Tuesday voted unanimously on a resolution calling for the publication of the public complaints log books that were compiled in response to the "Yellow Vest" protests in 2018-2019.

Radio France Internationale

France divided over Ukraine as parliamentary debate sparks tensions

While French politicians across the spectrum are united in their support for Ukraine, a debate in parliament has highlighted the divide between pro-Europeans and nationalists when it comes to the best approach, reigniting tensions in the country's fractured political landscape.

The Independent UK

Yoon Suk Yeol ‘ranted’ about imposing martial law over drinks with lawmakers, former ruling party leader says

Han Dong Hoo claims in new memoir he and party colleagues feared they would be arrested or even killed

The Independent UK

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol defends martial law decree at impeachment trial

Yoon Suk Yeol says he will amend constitution if presidential power reinstated

The Independent UK

South Korean police book impeached president for obstructing execution of his arrest warrant

Yoon Suk Yeol is suspected of using presidential security service to block his arrest over failed attempt to impose martial law

The Independent UK

Yoon Suk Yeol becomes first sitting South Korean president to go on criminal trial

Impeached president’s lawyers argue he had ‘no intention to paralyse the country’ by imposing martial law last December

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s President Yoon in court for preliminary ‘rebellion’ hearing

Lawyers defending Yoon, who stands charged with trying to incite a rebellion, called for his release from custody.

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