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04.12.2024

04.12.2024 โ€” The Morning Seoul Defied, The Evening Wallace Fell

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 04.12.2024.

It displays 174 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.12.2024 โ‡ข The Morning Seoul Defied, The Evening Wallace Fell
โŒจThe South Korean opposition filed for President Yoon's impeachment following his failed eight-hour martial law attempt, with his defense minister offering resignation by mid-morning. The action marked parliament's first successful defiance of presidential military authority since 1979.

MasterChef co-host John Torode distanced himself from Gregg Wallace as new allegations emerged, including from Wallace's former ghostwriter who detailed sexual harassment. The BBC faced pressure to address complaints dating back to his 2014 Strictly appearance.

Michel Barnier's government collapsed in France through an unusual alliance between Le Pen's right and the left, making him the shortest-serving PM in modern French history. By evening, news shifted to the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in Manhattan, with CCTV footage showing a masked gunman at Starbucks before the attack.
04.12.2024
00:07
04:07
The Guardian

President Yoon faces impeachment calls amid martial law outcry

04:07
04:31
BBC

Calls grow for South Korea president to step down after martial law chaos

South Korea's opposition party say they will begin impeachment proceedings against Yoon if he does not resign voluntarily.
04:31
05:27

06:17โ‡ขSeoul's Parliament Files For Impeachment

โŒจThe newspapers continue reporting on South Korea's political crisis, with opposition parties now submitting a formal impeachment motion against President Yoon following the martial law incident (Guardian, Independent, Sky News). British coverage includes concerns over Emily Hand's continued captivity in Gaza, now over 400 days (BBC), and prison reform plans to address cell shortages by reducing incarceration rates (Times). New allegations surface against MasterChef's Gregg Wallace regarding inappropriate behavior (Sun).
06:23
The Guardian

Motion to impeach President Yoon submitted, say opposition parties

06:23
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07:35

08:18โ‡ขSeoul's Parliament Files For Yoon's Head

โŒจThe newspapers continue reporting on South Korea's political crisis, with opposition parties now filing for President Yoon's impeachment following the martial law incident (Guardian, Independent, Sky News). New developments include protests in Georgia where over 300 people were arrested during pro-EU demonstrations (BBC), and Labour's potential budget shifts as Reeves refrains from ruling out tax increases (HuffPost). Three London commuter rail lines face renationalization (Evening Standard).
08:23
The Guardian

President Yoon Suk Yeol facing impeachment after martial law shock

08:23
08:31
09:36
The chancellor told the Confederation of British Industry last week there would be no more borrowing or tax rises, but has since refused to commit
09:36
09:43
09:51
BBC

South Korean president faces impeachment vote as defence minister offers to resign

On Tuesday night, President Yoon made a shock decision to impose martial law - but reversed his decision after lawmakers forced their way into parliament and voted against the move.
09:51
09:59
10:07

10:33โ‡ขYoon's Eight Hours That Shook Seoul

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on South Korea's political crisis reaching new heights, with President Yoon now facing impeachment proceedings and his defence minister offering resignation following the failed martial law attempt (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, New Statesman, Spectator). NATO's chief warns Trump about Russia-China-Iran cooperation risks if Ukraine peace deal favors Moscow (Breitbart). The BBC's MasterChef controversy continues as broadcaster pulls show amid Wallace scandal (Spiked).
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12:49โ‡ขTucker's Moscow Nuclear Talk

โŒจThe newspapers report on Tucker Carlson's return to Moscow for a Russian Foreign Minister interview, discussing nuclear risks (Breitbart). A conflict emerges at Manchester United over a Muslim player's refusal to wear rainbow jackets (Daily Mail). The London Stock Exchange faces its worst exodus in 14 years (Telegraph), while Trinity College Cambridge loses ยฃ300k funding over alleged anti-Israel bias (Jewish Chronicle).
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15:12
Evening Standard

MasterChef host John Torode breaks silence on Gregg Wallace claims

Showbiz
15:12
15:27

15:29โ‡ขTorode Cuts Wallace Loose

โŒจThe newspapers report heavily on MasterChef co-host John Torode breaking his silence to distance himself from Gregg Wallace's misconduct allegations (Daily Mail, Mirror, Evening Standard, Sun, Spiked). Military concerns dominate other coverage, with reports of a Russian ship firing at German forces in Baltic (Breitbart), and British veterans minister warning the army would last only months in major conflict (Times, Sky News).
15:36
Evening Standard

Masterchef host John Torode breaks silence on Gregg Wallace claims

Showbiz
15:36
16:23
16:55
16:55
HuffPost UK
Minister Warns UK Army Would Be Destroyed In A Year Of War
16:55
17:11
BBC

US health executive shot dead in 'targeted attack', New York City police say

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in the chest ahead of an investor meeting. Police say it was a 'targeted attack'.
17:11
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17:21โ‡ขTimes Square Healthcare Hit

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, described as a targeted attack near Times Square (BBC, Daily Mail, Sky News). A major Russian money laundering network operating in the UK has been exposed and dismantled through an international operation (Telegraph, Times). Military concerns continue with a minister warning the UK army would not survive a year of war (HuffPost).
17:43
Tim Minchin opens up about stepping away from social media, the rise of polemicists in public discourse, and why kindness and generosity are central to the stories he wants to tell, and the kind of person he wants to be, in this episode of Ways to Change the World.
17:43
17:59
The Guardian

Manhunt under way after โ€˜brazenโ€™ attack that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO in New York City

17:59
18:07
BBC

Manhunt under way after US health executive shot dead in 'targeted attack' in New York

Police are searching for a gunman last seen on an e-bike after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is killed in Manhattan.
18:07
18:07
18:15
18:31
The Guardian

Police hunt suspect in New York after โ€˜targeted attackโ€™ kills CEO outside hotel

18:31
18:39
The Guardian

Police release images of suspect in New York after โ€˜targeted attackโ€™ kills CEO

18:39
18:40

19:05โ‡ขThe Manhattan Bike Assassin

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, with police searching for a gunman on an e-bike in what's described as a targeted attack (BBC, Guardian, Daily Mail, The Sun). Labour leader Starmer signals closer ties with Brussels while claiming potential friendship with Trump (Breitbart). Political developments in France show potential government collapse as voting begins to oust PM (Sky News).
19:11
The Guardian

UnitedHealthcare CEOโ€™s wife calls shooting โ€˜senseless killingโ€™ as police release images of suspect

19:11
19:35
The Guardian

French government โ€‹of Michel Barnier toppled โ€‹after losing no-confidence vote

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19:43
The government of France has fallen for the second time this year, as a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Michel Barnier was passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday, giving the former Eurocrat the ignominious distinction of being the shortest tenured prime minister in modern French history.
19:43
19:44
19:59
The Guardian

France in political crisis after no-confidence vote topples government

19:59
20:15

20:33โ‡ขBarnier's 62-Day Government Falls

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the collapse of the French government, as Michel Barnier becomes the shortest-serving PM in modern French history after losing a no-confidence vote. Left and right parties united against his budget proposals, dealing a blow to President Macron (Breitbart, Daily Mail, Guardian, Metro, Sky News, Evening Standard, Telegraph, Times). In domestic news, West Midlands Police faces accusations of inaction over internal racism (Channel 4).
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23:28
BBC

New photo could identify suspect in brazen New York shooting of CEO

A man suspected in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was seen in a Starbucks minutes before the attack.
23:28

23:29โ‡ขManhattan CEO Assassin Caught on Camera

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on new CCTV footage of the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting in New York, showing the masked gunman at Starbucks before the attack (BBC, Metro, Sky News). In France, Michel Barnier's government collapsed through a no-confidence vote, making him the shortest-serving PM in modern French history (Daily Mail, Spectator). Military concerns surface as UK Armed Forces head warns of China's nuclear threat (Telegraph).