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KameraOneDeputy rescues pregnant woman as uncontrollable car speeds towards freezing lake
Deputy Tyler Coffey is being hailed a hero for rescuing a pregnant woman in Williamson County, Illinois on December 2 after her car's brakes stopped working and refused to turn off. The unidentified woman was rolling at 30mph towards a freezing lake, the deputy used a rolling roadblock maneuver to stop her in the nick of time.
- Reuters
Investor reaction to South Korea's political crisis
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -South Korean shares fell on Wednesday amid the country's biggest political crisis in decades as lawmakers called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later. The surprise declaration late on Tuesday jolted markets, leading to a sharp selloff in everything South Korean, with the currency hitting a two year low on Tuesday but stabilising on Wednesday.
- Reuters
Asian stocks waver, rattled by South Korean political tremors
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian equities stumbled on Wednesday as traders contended with the political storm in South Korea, where martial law was imposed and subsequently lifted hours later, while a no-confidence vote in France put the euro in the spotlight. South Korea's won, buoyed by suspected intervention, was stablebut remained close to the two-year low against the dollar that it hit late on Tuesday. The benchmark KOSPI index was down 1.3%, taking its year-to-date losses to more than 7% and making it the worst performing major stock market in Asia this year.
- Reuters
South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law debacle
South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign or face impeachment after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering a political crisis in Asia's fourth-largest economy. The surprise declaration late on Tuesday ignited a standoff with parliament which rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media, as armed troops forced their way into the National Assembly building in Seoul. The main opposition Democratic Party called for Yoon, who has been in office since 2022, to resign or face impeachment.
- Evening Standard
How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
A huge clash at the Emirates Stadium headlines tonight’s action
- Reuters
Taipei to host Shanghai delegation in rare high level visit
Taiwan's capital will host a rare high level Chinese delegation later this month when a deputy mayor of Shanghai visits for an annual city forum, a trip that will be happening at a time of heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan would visit from Dec. 16-17 for the Taipei-Shanghai City Forum, which was first held in 2010, Taipei city government spokesperson Yin Wei told reporters on Wednesday. "This year is the 15th time it will be held, and 45 memorandums of understanding have been held in the past which a very good result for city exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait," he added.
- The Guardian
Wednesday briefing: What Jaguar’s radical rebrand reveals about the shift to electric cars
In today’s newsletter: The iconic British carmaker has been accused of going ‘woke’ after releasing an electric model in pink, upsetting petrol heads and traditionalists everywhere
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s planes ‘stole Ukrainian children’ as UK considers sending troops to war
At least 314 Ukrainian children taken to Russia in early months of war, report says
- The Independent
South Korean lawmakers call to impeach president as ‘cabinet poised to resign’
Yoon Suk Yeol told to resign or face impeachment following imposition and reversal of martial law
- Evening Standard
Arsenal XI vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injuries for Premier League today
Gunners hoping to be strengthened in midfield for visit of Man United
- The Canadian Press
Clemson beats No. 4 Kentucky 70-66 for another top-5 win as Tigers hope for NCAA Tournament berth
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson used a big win at No. 23 Alabama in last year's SEC/ACC Challenge to springboard a run to the Elite Eight.
- PA Media: Sport
Ollie Pope to keep England gloves for second Test against New Zealand
Jacob Bethell continues at number three in an unchanged side.
- The Independent
Protests in South Korea as lawmakers call for President Yoon’s resignation after martial law lifted: Live
Opposition says it will try to nullify shock move by embattled president Yoon Suk Yeol
- The Canadian Press
Goldin helps Michigan beat No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 as Badgers take their 1st loss
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vladislav Goldin scored a career-high 24 points — including three straight baskets inside down the stretch — and Michigan defeated No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 on Tuesday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
- Evening Standard
Newcastle vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time today, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
League leaders are looking to maintain their nine-point advantage
- BBC
Anglian Water bosses warned bonuses may be blocked
The water regulator Ofwat says companies need to do more to rebuild public trust.
- Simply Wall St.
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- The Independent
Indian politician serving religious punishment at Golden Temple shot at
Sukhbir Singh Badal is keeping guard in a wheelchair outside the Sikh shrine and wearing a plaque around his neck as part of punishment for alleged religious sacrilege
- Reuters
Depleted by war, Ukraine gives absconding soldiers second chance
As Ukraine's military struggles to find enough troops, particularly infantry, to hold off Russia's much larger army, some units are giving a second chance to those who have absconded from service. With many tens of thousands of troops killed or wounded, it is a depletion that Ukraine can ill afford. One of them is Ukraine's elite 47th Brigade, which published a social media post last month inviting soldiers who had absconded to join.
- BBC
Dogs may be impacted by owners' stress, study suggests
The study suggested that "the experience of stress can have deleterious effects on canine behaviour and welfare".