Number of complaints against taxi drivers reaches record levels – The Irish Times

Chaos erupts in South Korea as President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law to protect against North Korean communist forces and eliminate anti-state elements, sparking protests. Despite initially implementing martial law, President Yoon decides to lift it after facing backlash from angry citizens and political opposition. The South Korean parliament votes unanimously to cancel the martial law decree, with President Yoon accusing them of paralyzing the government and undermining the constitutional framework. Full Article

Unsplash is a platform that provides high-quality, free images for users to use. They have a vast library of photos that can be used for various purposes, such as websites, social media, and more. The platform is popular among designers, bloggers, and other creators looking for visually appealing content. Full Article

The Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, are ancient Greek artifacts housed in the British Museum. They were brought to Britain in the 19th century by Lord Elgin, causing tension between Greece and the UK. Greece has been fighting to retrieve the sculptures, claiming they were stolen, while the British Museum maintains they were legally obtained. Negotiations for their return have been ongoing since 2021, with the British Museum considering a loan agreement...

TV star Gregg Wallace, who recently stepped back from presenting BBC MasterChef, is facing fresh allegations of inappropriately touching women, including claims of pressing his crotch against a woman during filming and touching another woman's bottom. Wallace's representatives have not responded to the latest accusations, but have previously denied any sexually harassing behavior. The BBC has pulled Christmas specials featuring Wallace from their schedule amid the allegations, and an external review of historical misconduct complaints...

MPs have backed the Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill in a major shock, calling for a change in the voting system for elections. The bill, led by Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, aims to replace the current first past the post system with a form of PR to ensure fairer votes. Despite government opposition, the bill's fate rests on whether it will be given time for a second reading in Parliament. Full Article

The chief clinical director of University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is seeking an injunction over being placed on paid administrative leave following the death of student Aoife Johnston, as he denies any misconduct and questions the decision's legality. Prof Brian Lenehan was part of a team that reinstated a protocol for dealing with overcrowding in the emergency department, which was defied due to safety concerns, leading to an inquiry into his actions and performance by the...