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South Korean protesters call for resignation of president after martial law U-turn

Seoul (AFP) – Thousands of protesters rally in front of South Korea’s National Assembly in Seoul, calling for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol, after his U-turn on Martial Law. Yoon suspended civilian rule the night of December 3, and deployed troops and helicopters to parliament only for lawmakers to vote down the measure.

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South Korean politician who tussled with soldier says she felt ‘fear’

Seoul (AFP) – South Korean politician and spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party, An Gwi-ryeong, describes how she tussled with a soldier during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s abortive attempt at martial law. “I was scared because I am a person, but a lot of citizens threw themselves and confronted martial law forces. So I couldn’t back down,” she tells AFP.

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New Belgian far-right mayor wants all residents to speak local language

Ninove (Belgium) (AFP) – The far right in Belgium won an unprecedented absolute majority in the town of Ninove in October’s municipal election. Guy D’haeseleer, who takes over as mayor on 5 December, says all residents and newcomers must learn Flemish to get “access to social benefits.”

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Meet Emily, Notre Dame’s self-declared biggest fan

Paris (AFP) – Emily MacKinnon is a collector of all things Notre Dame. The 29-year-old moved from Canada to Paris to set up a Notre Dame tour business right as the 850-year-old cathedral prepares to open its doors to the public after a devastating fire in 2019.

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Thousands call for S. Korea president’s resignation over martial law debacle

Seoul (AFP) – Thousands of protesters call for the resignation of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol as they take part in a protest on the steps leading to the National Assembly in Seoul. South Korea’s opposition moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 4 after his extraordinary but short-lived imposition of martial law that brought thousands of protesters to the streets. IMAGES

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Chinese plus-size influencer spreads body positivity through fashion

Guangzhou (AFP) – Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China’s manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand owner and influencer Amanda Yao is on a mission to promote body positivity. She is part of a small but growing number of women in China challenging restrictive beauty standards, including thinness, pale skin and childlike features.

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