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03.12.2024 โ€” The Day Seoul's Parliament Defied Its President

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 03.12.2024.

It displays 175 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.12.2024 โ‡ข The Day Seoul's Parliament Defied Its President
โŒจSouth Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the morning, citing North Korean threats and "anti-state forces." The military blocked parliament access and censored media, but lawmakers defied the order, gathering to vote against it. By afternoon, protests erupted outside parliament as military helicopters landed on the grounds. The president's own party joined the opposition, leading to his retreat by evening.

The BBC pulled MasterChef Christmas specials following escalating allegations against Gregg Wallace, with new claims of inappropriate touching and exposure emerging throughout the day. Queen Camilla revealed her recent absence was due to pneumonia, as she missed the state visit of Qatar's Emir, which marked Princess Kate's return to official duties.

Reports continued on Syria's renewed conflict, with rebel forces holding Aleppo as Russia conducted Mediterranean missile drills in apparent support of Assad.
03.12.2024
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06:00
Whoever wins this bloody battle between Assad and the jihadists, the Syrian people have already lost.
06:00
06:31
The Guardian

Israeli soldiers conducting campaign of โ€˜beatings and abuseโ€™ in Hebron

06:31

06:41โ‡ขStarmer's Trump Tangle

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Keir Starmer's complex positioning regarding US-EU relations, with conflicting reports about his stance towards Trump and future alliances (Telegraph, Independent, Times, Spectator). Ukrainian soldiers describe deteriorating conditions on the frontline, with some expressing hope for Trump's return (BBC). New allegations emerge about Israeli military conduct in Hebron (Guardian), while Syria's conflict intensifies with continued Russian involvement (Channel 4, Spiked).
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07:28
Evening Standard

MasterChef airs on BBC as 'furious' Gregg Wallace unfollows co-star

Showbiz
07:28
07:52
The Guardian

Israel responds to Hezbollah rocket attack with airstrikes on south Lebanon

07:52
08:41
The Guardian

Ceasefire on edge after deadly Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon

08:41
09:28
10:01
Evening Standard

Gregg Wallace latest: Vanessa Feltz details 'inappropriate' behaviour

Showbiz
10:01
10:01
10:25
The Guardian

Israel carries out fresh airstrike on Lebanon with ceasefire in peril

10:25

10:26โ‡ขSykes Names Wallace

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Melanie Sykes and Vanessa Feltz coming forward with allegations about Gregg Wallace's behavior, which led to Sykes leaving television (Mirror, Sun, Daily Mail, Evening Standard). International coverage focuses on Putin's stance against Ukraine negotiations (Sky News, HuffPost) and Israel's new strikes in Lebanon (Guardian). A major drug operation using onion shipments was uncovered (Metro), while discussions continue regarding the Elgin Marbles' potential return to Greece (Times).
10:41
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The Guardian

Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister says

11:15
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13:05โ‡ขKate Returns as Ukraine Waits

โŒจThe newspapers report on Princess Kate's return to official duties after cancer treatment, joining Prince William in welcoming Qatar's Emir (Daily Mail, Evening Standard, The Sun). Ukrainian troops express pessimism about their position, with some hoping for Trump's return (BBC News). The Elgin Marbles dispute continues, with Greece claiming progress while Starmer avoids discussion (Guardian, Independent, Times). A new infrastructure concern emerges with cut fiber optic cables in Europe (Breitbart).
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The Guardian

South Korean president declares emergency martial law

14:31

14:33โ‡ขMasterChef Christmas Falls to Wallace Claims

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the BBC pulling MasterChef Christmas specials following allegations against Gregg Wallace (BBC, Independent, Sky News, Telegraph, Sun). Queen Camilla reveals her recent absence was due to pneumonia, with ongoing fatigue (Daily Mail, Evening Standard). New tensions emerge in Lebanon as Israeli strikes kill 11 following Hezbollah mortar fire (BBC), while South Korea declares martial law citing North Korean threats (Guardian, Times).
14:39
The Guardian

South Korean president declares martial law over threat from โ€˜anti-state forcesโ€™

14:39
14:47
The Guardian

South Korea declares emergency martial law

14:47
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15:03
The Guardian

South Korean military announces suspension of all parliamentary activity, says report

15:03
15:11
BBC

South Korea's president declares emergency martial law

In a surprise late night address, Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been struggling to pass a budget bill, says the move is to protect the country from "North Korean forces".
15:11
15:20
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15:43
The Guardian

South Korean political activities banned, protests prohibited and media censored under martial law

15:43
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15:46โ‡ขSeoul's Midnight Martial Law

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on South Korea's declaration of martial law, with President Yoon Suk Yeol citing North Korean threats (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky News, Telegraph, Times). Political activities and protests are banned, with military blocking MPs from parliament. In UK media, discussions continue about potential caps on political donations following speculation about Elon Musk's support for Farage's Reform UK (Breitbart). Queen Camilla confirms pneumonia as cause of recent absences (Daily Mail).
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15:59
BBC

Protests outside South Korea's parliament after president declares martial law

In a surprise late night address, Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been struggling to pass a budget bill, says the move is to protect the country from "North Korean forces".
15:59
16:23
The Guardian

South Korean lawmakers vote to lift presidentโ€™s martial law order that bans political activities and censors media

16:23
16:39
The Guardian

South Korean parliament blocks presidentโ€™s martial law decree as thousands protest and police deployed

16:39
16:47
BBC

South Korea lawmakers defy president and block martial law as crowds protest

President Yoon Suk Yeo's surprise late-night declaration of martial law has prompted large demonstrations in Seoul.
16:47

17:05โ‡ขSeoul's Parliament Defies Martial Law

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on South Korea's president's failed attempt to declare martial law. Parliament blocked President Yoon's decree amid large protests in Seoul, with military forces eventually withdrawing from parliament buildings (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Telegraph, Times, Sun, Metro). In domestic news, new details emerge about Thomas Kingston's death, attributed to an adverse reaction to antidepressants (Mirror, Evening Standard).
17:27
The Guardian

South Korean martial law decree โ€˜invalidโ€™, says National Assembly chairman, as troops begin to withdraw

17:27
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17:59
HuffPost UK
Why Are We Still Talking About The Elgin Marbles?
17:59
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18:23
The Guardian

Martial law will stay in place until South Korean president lifts it, military officials say

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18:47
Syrian rebels launched the biggest attack in years against President Bashar al-Assadโ€™s government forces, reigniting a bloody civil war โ€“ but with Vladimir Putinโ€™s invasion of Ukraine and the Israel Gaza conflict just next door, the world appears to be on the brink.
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19:03
The Guardian

South Korea martial law will stay in place until president lifts it, military officials say

19:03

19:06โ‡ขSeoul's Parliament and President at Loggerheads

โŒจThe newspapers report on Russia's missile drills in the Mediterranean, supporting Assad as Syrian rebels launch their largest attack in years against government forces (Breitbart, Channel 4, New Statesman). The South Korean martial law crisis continues to unfold, with parliament voting to block the president's decree despite military officials insisting it will remain until lifted by the president (BBC, Guardian, Times, Metro). British Steel faces potential nationalization according to new government plans (Telegraph).
19:35
19:43
BBC

South Korea President Yoon says martial law will be lifted

The move comes after lawmakers defied the president, gathering at the parliament to vote to block his imposition of military rule.
19:43
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19:51
The Guardian

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol says he will lift martial law hours after imposing it

19:51
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20:07
BBC

South Korea President Yoon says he will lift martial law he announced hours before

The move comes after lawmakers defied the president, gathering at parliament to vote to block military rule.
20:07
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20:33โ‡ขSeoul's Eight-Hour Martial Law

โŒจThe newspapers report intensively on South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol's reversal of martial law just hours after declaring it. Parliament defied the decree by gathering to vote against it, leading to the president's retreat (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Times, Channel 4, Metro, Sky News, Evening Standard). In France, President Macron faces potential government collapse but refuses to resign (Breitbart). New allegations emerge against MasterChef's Gregg Wallace, including inappropriate touching claims from BBC colleagues (Daily Mail).
20:47
BBC

South Korea president backs down from martial law plan after MPs vote to block it

The move comes after lawmakers defied the president, gathering at parliament to vote to block military rule.
20:47
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21:03
BBC

South Korea president backs down from martial law order after MPs vote to block it

Demonstrators who had gathered to protest the sudden introduction of military rule are now celebrating.
21:03
21:11
21:44
21:51
The Guardian

South Koreaโ€™s president lifts martial law in the face of united opposition

21:51
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22:55
The Guardian

Call for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to step down after martial law chaos

22:55

23:13โ‡ขSeoul's Parliament Claims Victory

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the aftermath of South Korea's martial law crisis, with MPs voting to block President Yoon's decree, leading to his retreat (BBC, Guardian, Metro, New Statesman, Sky News, Evening Standard). MPs are now calling for his resignation. In domestic news, The Telegraph reports on Whitehall's return to remote work under Starmer, while a royal banquet for Qatar's Emir features the Beckhams (Daily Mail).
23:59
The Guardian

Calls for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to step down after martial law chaos

23:59