South Korea’s Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to his ousting from office and starting a 60-day countdown for a presidential election. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been reinstated as acting president. The decision was unanimous, with the court ruling that Yoon’s declaration of martial law did not meet legal requirements and that he violated the law by sending troops to parliament, causing a plunge in the stock market and prompting an emergency meeting to examine the financial impact of the ruling.
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German hesitation on Gaza could encourage atrocities, Israeli academics say
Over 100 Israeli academics have urged Germany to exert pressure on Israel, warning that inaction could lead to further atrocities in Gaza. This follows calls from SPD lawmakers for Germany to support an international coalition for a ceasefire, as critics argue that Germany's cautious response is influenced by its historical guilt over the Holocaust. Want More Context? 🔎
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