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PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame Cathedral , its air thick with the smell of incense, hosted its first Mass on Sunday since the catastrophic fire of 2019, a moment that transcended religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris’ resilience. Beneath the glow of traditional chandeliers and modern spotlights, which illuminated its intricately carved stonework , the cathedral emerged reborn, its grandeur restored after five years of reconstruction. For Catholics, it marks the revival of the city’s spiritual heart, a place where faith has been nurtured for centuries. For the world, it signals the rebirth of one of global heritage's most famous landmarks. The event was both solemn and historic. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich presided over the morning Mass, including the consecration of a new bronze altar. The liturgy was attended by 2,500 people, including French President Emmanuel Macron — enjoying a brief respite from France's political tumult and economic troubles — clergy, dignitaries and a few lucky members of the general public who stood in long lines to enter. Nearly 170 bishops from France and around the world took part, along with one priest from each of the 113 parishes in the Paris diocese, accompanied by worshippers from these communities. Macron, in line with France’s strict division of state and church, did not take communion. Notre Dame’s journey from ruin to resurrection was defined by extraordinary craftsmanship, nearly $1 billion in global donations and a collective, unyielding determination to rebuild. After the Mass, faithful attendees, priests, nuns, and other guests lingered in the cathedral, their awe evident. Many took pictures and selfies in front of the altar, the baptistery, and vibrant rose windows, their joy mingling with reverence. Others knelt to pray at chapels dedicated to saints, savoring a spiritual intimacy many had not experienced since the fire. Later Sunday, the cathedral opened its doors to members of the public who secured reservations last week for the first fully public Mass. The Associated Press learned that tickets for this service were claimed within 25 minutes, underscoring Notre Dame’s enduring appeal. What’s more extraordinary is that this is taking place in a country with a strong emphasis on secularism and a low rate of church attendance. Public viewing areas along the Seine on Sunday morning drew hundreds of people who wished to witness the historic moment from afar, although their numbers were likely subdued by rainy and miserably cold weather conditions. Retired engineer Claude Lancrenon, watching from a viewing area, expressed both awe and disappointment. “There is so much security,” he said, gesturing toward the barriers. “Yesterday, that seemed appropriate. But today, I had hoped it would be more open so we could approach the cathedral. I still hope we’ll be able to get closer.” Tight security — akin to that of the Paris Olympic Games — reflected the importance of the occasion, ensuring the safety of dignitaries and the public alike. Nathalie Martino, a retired event organizer visiting Paris, recalled the anguish of watching the cathedral burn. “I cried so much that day,” she said. “And now, here I am. I had to come. It was something I needed to do.” Sunday’s Masses follow Saturday evening’s ceremonies in which Ulrich symbolically reopened the cathedral’s massive wooden doors by striking them three times with a crosier crafted from charred beams salvaged from the fire. As the doors swung open, choirs filled the air with song and the cathedral’s great organ — silent since the fire — resounded with majestic melodies. Inside, the restoration reveals a cathedral transformed with now-gleaming limestone walls cleaned of centuries of grime. The restored stained-glass windows project dazzling patterns of color across the nave. “No one alive has seen the cathedral like this,” said the Rev. Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, Notre Dame’s rector. "It is more than restored — it is reborn.” The consecration of the new altar was a pivotal moment in Notre Dame’s return to full liturgical life. The altar houses relics of five saints tied to Paris, including St. Catherine Labouré and St. Charles de Foucauld, continuing a centuries-old tradition of embedding sacred artifacts at the heart of worship spaces. The consecration, involving holy water, chrism oil, incense and prayer, transforms the altar into a sacred centerpiece of the cathedral. That was the most moving moment of the day for Marie Capucine, 37, a consecrated virgin representing her Parisian parish of Saint Germain des Prés at the reopening. She recalled the day the fire raged, and the ‘’communion in prayer all over the world'' for the cathedral to be saved. “That shows that the Church gathers, no matter whether people are believers or not, it says something to the world, something beautiful,” she concluded. The reopening of Notre Dame is also a moment of cultural and national unity. Macron, who vowed to restore the cathedral within five years after the fire, called the project “a jolt of hope” for France, a nation often divided by political crises. The Sunday Masses underscore Notre Dame’s dual role as a place of worship and a symbol of communal resilience. They also ensure that members of the broader Catholic community can partake in the cathedral’s spiritual revival. The path to restoration was fraught with challenges. Lead contamination forced work to pause, and the COVID-19 pandemic added delays. Yet the project, overseen by architect Philippe Villeneuve, has been hailed as a triumph of human ingenuity and collective resolve. Cutting-edge fire prevention systems, including thermal cameras and a misting system, have been installed to safeguard the cathedral’s future. Villeneuve described the effort as “restoring not just a building but the soul of a nation,” emphasizing the personal and national significance of the work. With its spire once again piercing the Parisian sky, Notre Dame is poised to reclaim its role as a global beacon of faith and art. The cathedral, which previously welcomed 12 million annual visitors, is expected to draw 15 million in its new chapter. This monumental revival is not confined to a single day. Ulrich has announced an “octave” of celebrations — eight days of special religious services, each with its own theme, running through Dec. 15. These daily liturgies, open to diverse groups from local parishioners to international pilgrims, emphasize Notre Dame’s role as a unifying spiritual hub. John Leicester, Yesica Brumec and Bela Szandelszky in Paris contributed. Associated Press religion coverage receives support through The AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.
Hubbard scores 14 of his 25 points late as Mississippi State pulls away from Prairie View A&M, 91-84Reports: Saints concerned over QB Derek Carr's hand injuryThe Em Market Hall on the ground floor of Emsphere has been transformed into a European Christmas market for "Gourmet Winter Wondersquare 2024", which is running daily from 10am to 10pm, until Jan 5. Held under the "Gourmet Winter Flavor Street" concept to mark Em District's first anniversary, this year-end festival features more than 200 delicious items from Gourmet Market and 45 shops, along with gifts and Christmas decorations. Decorated with snow covered red buildings adorned with twinkling lights, the market brings a variety of sweet and savoury food and beverages from popular shops, including special menus created especially for this festival. They include sugar-free Dubai chocolate from EMIEs.BKK; meringue rice puffs from Khamwan, the first shop that blends sweet meringue with crispy rice puffs; milk slurpee from Mother Cows, a popular milk shop in Hat Yai; Yaorin's Candy apple imported from Japan; and Siam Holic Rocky Mallows, a hot chocolate drink topped with burnt marshmallows served in a cute Christmas-themed cup from award-winning Chocoholic. Other highlights include strawberry cheesecake covered with rich Belgium chocolate sauce from Layers, five-layer banoffee pie from Jo's Banoffee, sandwich with popular fillings from Burnt where you can choose your own bread, a fusion pasta recipe from Lou Lou Cafe, authentic Italian pizzas from Alola Pizza, and delicious gyoza from Mamafu. The festival also presents a rotation of performances and music acts throughout this month including street performances every weekend and Christmas carols on Dec 24 and 25. Visit facebook.com/GourmetMarketThailand.
Young children may be off school for winter break, but museums in Ottawa are still offering a chance for kids to learn in new and fun ways. The Canada Science and Technology Museum and the Aviation and Space Museum are running their Winter Wonders program, which offers kids hands-on learning and activities. Eight-year-old Deslie Ndifor was at the aviation museum and learned all about drones, including flying safety and what they can be used for in the Drone's 101 program. Using the technology for the first time, she's already a fan. "I think it's really cool – and now I want a drone," she said in an interview on Saturday. Deslie's uncle Manny Makia says it's a great way for kids to apply things they have already learned. "It mirrors a lot of what they do as far as video games and things like that and so they already have some of the skills that are necessary. And it's good to learn how to apply those skills beyond just playing video games, how those skills are applied in real life," Makia said. The museum also has a tour called The Kuujjuaq Christmas Candy Drop where kids can learn about life in Nunavik, in Quebec's far north, as well as a unique holiday tradition of dropping candy from a bush plane. It's based on the story of a real pilot named Johnny May, which was written into a book. Stephanie Beaudette says it's a great way to teach kids at a young age. "They don't really know a ton about the north, so that was really interesting for them to actually learn it in a fun way, because they're a stuffed animals involved and you learn pretty much anything when there's a stuffed animal involved," Beaudette said. The Canada Science and Technology Museum has its own Winter Wonders programming, featuring sound and music. Visitors like Maddie Bechorner can put skills to the test, playing music on PVC pipes, which the museum says helps kids understand that music can come from many different places, even with every day materials. "I like playing the music because I play some piano," she said. "It makes different sounds than the piano, but the same music." There are also antique music boxes and demonstrations on at various times. Dad Lawson LeBlanc says coming here let's his 15-month-old daughter try new things, even at a young age. "It's just a great environment," he said. "Lots of space for the kids to run around and be able to kind of get rid of their energy and then fall asleep on the way home." The winter programming at the museums will run until Jan. 5. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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(AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery told the Hawkeye Radio Network the loss reminded him of Iowa’s first loss of the season, a 77-69 defeat suffered against Utah State. “They jumped us,” McCaffery said. “And, we struggled (shooting) the ball early. ... I thought our shot selection was pretty good. We had good shooters, shooting good shots. They did not go. “It was a hard-fought game that was up and down, both teams playing fast, both teams pressing a little bit. They are just exhausted physically, but also emotionally ... (I am) just really proud of that fight.” The Hawkeyes made just two of their first 14 field goal attempts, allowing the Wolverines to build a 20-4 lead over the first seven minutes. Iowa rallied with a 12-2 surge over the next five minutes to trim the lead to 22-16 with 8:32 remaining in the half. Payton and Pryce Sandfort accounted for eight points during the run. Iowa guard Josh Dix (4) goes to the basket past Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Six points from Drew Thelwell helped further whittle away Michigan’s advantage and a three-pointer from Josh Dix with 4:33 remaining in the half cut the lead to 28-26. The Wolverines outscored the Hawkeyes 12-11 to close the first half and take a 40-37 lead into the half. Iowa took its first lead of the game three minutes into the second half, a 45-44 advantage, as Dix raced the full length of the floor after corralling a defensive rebound and connected on a layup through contact. Michigan took the lead back for good two minutes later with a 7-0 run capped by a layup and triple from Will Tschetter. The Wolverines pulled away as the Hawkeyes went without a field goal for a four-minute stretch between the 12:02 and 8:01 marks of the second half, allowing Michigan to build a 70-61 advantage. Iowa guard Josh Dix (4) goes past Michigan forward Sam Walters (24) for a dunk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) A 10-2 run in the final 2:17 of the contest, which included two clutch threes from Payton Sandfort, allowed Iowa to tie the game at 83-83 with 20 seconds remaining. A goaltending violation against Owen Freeman with three seconds to play and a Pryce Sandfort missed three at the buzzer allowed Michigan to escape with a win. Five Hawkeyes reached double figures with Payton Sandfort posting a team-high 19. Dix (16), Pryce Sandfort (16), Freeman (13) and Thelwell (10) rounded out the quintet. Valdislav Glodin led the Wolverines with a game-high 20 points and 11 rebounds. Trae Donaldson (18), Rodd Gayle Jr. (17), Danny Wolf (13) and Tschetter (13) also reached double figures. Iowa returns to action for a home matchup against No. 6 Iowa State (6-1, 0-0 Big 12) on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Iowa forward Pryce Sandfort (24) drives against Michigan guard L.J. Cason,left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Thelwell entered Saturday’s contest with Iowa trailing 14-4. The Morehead State transfer remained on the floor for the final 14:25 of the first half and orchestrate the Hawkeyes comeback. From sparking a secondary run after Iowa’s initial comeback rally, to getting a jumper to go with 36 seconds to play to knot the game at 37-37. The winningest player in Morehead State program history with a hand in 94 wins in four season with the Eagles, Thelwell finished the first half as Iowa’s leading scorer with 10 points (tied with Pryce Sandfort) on 5-of-8 shooting and finished plus-7 while on the floor. He also dished two assists and nabbed a steal. Prior to the start of the season, McCaffery highlighted Thelwell’s track record of success. “When you are the all-time winningest player in a program’s history, that is an incredible statement,” McCaffery said. “They won 27 games last year, and he was the point guard.” After falling behind 20-4 with 12:48 remaining in the first half, Iowa outscored the Wolverines 79-65 for the remainder of the game while shooting 30-of-62 (48.4%) during the stretch. Despite their strong play to close out the game, the 16-point deficit allowed Michigan to weather the Hawkeyes’ numerous rallies and hold on for the win. Iowa’s ability to overcome the deficit is a positive thing to take away from the win. On a different day, the Hawkeyes cruise to a win. That day was, unfortunately, not Saturday. “We just learned we cannot have any of those lulls,” Pryce Sandfort said. “They wanted a big run and I think we did a great job stopping it, but it would have been great if we would have stopped it a little bit earlier. It got to be a pretty big lead.” Iowa forward Owen Freeman (32) gets hit in the face by Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) McCaffery set the bar for the Hawkeyes’ 2024-25 season during his media day press conference. “We expect to be really good,” McCaffery said. We expect to win a lot of games. ... We expect to contend night in and night out in a very difficult league.” Following a hard-fought win over Northwestern on Tuesday, Iowa showed grit against Michigan in its ability to erase the lopsided first seven minutes of action. “I loved our team fight,” Sandfort said. “It just shows what this team is about. We are gritty. We are going to fight you all the way to that final buzzer. We just came up short tonight.” Despite the loss, Iowa’s 1-1 start to Big Ten play marks its best start since the 2020-21 season. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Dr. Samantra Maitra joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s visit to France and his anticipated meetings with world leaders. President-elect Trump met with world leaders ahead of the reopening ceremony of the Notre Dame Cathedral as he steps back onto the global stage following his election victory. Trump traveled to France on Saturday to attend the reopening of Notre Dame, the famous cathedral that suffered serious damage during a fire five years ago. The trip marks Trump's first international trip since being elected to a second, non-consecutive term in office. Trump's diplomacy was on full display during the trip as he met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris. The pair was later joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy . "It's a great honor for French people to welcome you five years later," Macron said of Trump. "And you were, at that time, president for the first time. And I remember the solidarity and your immediate action. So welcome back again. We are very happy to have you here." ‘BREATHTAKING SPEED’: TRUMP'S PARIS TRIP MARKS RETURN TO GLOBAL STAGE AS LEADERS TURN ‘THE PAGE’ ON BIDEN France's President Emmanuel Macron (C), US president-elect Donald Trump (L) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky pose before a meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on December 7, 2024. (Sarah Meyssonnier) Ahead of the meeting, Trump said the world leaders would be talking about how "the world is going a little crazy right now." "We have a great relationship. As everyone knows, we accomplished a lot together," Trump said of Macron. "And the people of France are spectacular." DAVID MARCUS: TRIUMPHANT TRUMP AT NOTRE DAME SIGNALS AMERICA AND THE WEST ARE BACK Trump is expected to meet with Prince William, who is attending the event in place of his father, King Charles III, after the ceremony, according to Kensington Palace. French President Emmanuel Macron (R) shakes hands as he welcomes US President-elect Donald Trump (L) before a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on December 7, 2024. (Mustafa Yalcin) President Biden is not expected to attend the event, however, First Lady Jill Biden will be present. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP William was scheduled to meet with the First Lady at the UK residence in Paris, but due to weather, the meeting was canceled, and the two will meet at the ceremony. Aubrie Spady is a Writer for Fox News Digital.
The controversial Australian has played only one match in more than two years because of injury but that has not stopped him being an outspoken presence on social media during a difficult few months for the sport. First it was announced in August that Sinner had failed two doping tests in March but was cleared of fault, while in November Swiatek was handed a one-month ban for a failed test caused by contaminated medication. Feels good getting these consecutive days training in the bank man.... Wrist re construction and back out here... blessed..................Without failing any drug tests 🙂↕️🙏🏽 be proud kygs doing it the right way 😩😂 pic.twitter.com/J8l21lnTdI — Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) December 5, 2024 Kyrgios has been particularly vociferous in his criticism of Sinner, who could yet face a ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the finding of no fault or negligence in his case. At a press conference ahead of the Brisbane International, Kyrgios told reporters: “I have to be outspoken about it because I don’t think there’s enough people that are speaking about it. I think people are trying to sweep it under the rug. “I just think that it’s been handled horrifically in our sport. Two world number ones both getting done for doping is disgusting for our sport. It’s a horrible look. “The tennis integrity right now – and everyone knows it, but no one wants to speak about it – it’s awful. It’s actually awful. And it’s not OK.” Kyrgios initially underwent knee surgery in January 2023, returning to action in June of that year, but he played only one match before pulling out of Wimbledon due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. He has not played a competitive match since, and it appeared doubtful that he would be able to return, but the 29-year-old will make his comeback in Brisbane this week. Kyrgios will take on France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in singles, while he will also team up with Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster doubles pairing. “It’s good to be back,” said Kyrgios. “I honestly never thought I’d be back playing at this level. Even entering an event like this, preparing, doing all the right things. A post shared by Nick Kyrgios (@k1ngkyrg1os) “I’m really excited to just go out there and play, just play tennis. I saw Novak in the gym, playing doubles with him, a lot to be excited about that I’m able to get out there and compete again.” Asked whether he could get back to the same level that saw him reach the Wimbledon final in 2022, Kyrgios said: “I still believe I can, whether or not that’s factual or not. There was another player who was like, ‘You have to be realistic’. That’s not how I am. I always back my ability.” The new tennis season is already under way, with the United Cup team event beginning on Friday. Great Britain, who are weakened by the absence of Jack Draper through injury, begin their campaign against Argentina in Sydney on Monday before facing hosts Australia on Wednesday. That could pit Katie Boulter against fiance Alex De Minaur, with the pair having announced their engagement last week. A post shared by Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) “Obviously some incredible news from our side, but I think we kind of wanted it to die down a little bit before matches started,” said Boulter of the timing. “My private life is out in the public a little bit at the moment. But, in terms of the stuff that I’m doing on the court, I’ll be doing the best I can every single day to stay in my own little bubble.” Billy Harris has taken Draper’s place, with the British number one facing a race against time to be fit for the Australian Open because of a hip problem. Emma Raducanu is the sixth seed at the ASB Classic in Auckland and will begin her season with a match against Robin Montgomery, while Cameron Norrie takes on another American, Learner Tien, at the Hong Kong Open.Pedestrian seriously hurt in Cambridge crash
Another Sunday, another Nick Sirianni outburst. The head coach of the Eagles got into it with his former tight end, Zach Ertz, after the Commanders spoiled his Eagles’ plans to secure the NFC East division title Sunday. Sirianni only relented when Philadelphia legend Dom DiSandro, the Eagles’ chief security officer known as “Big Dom,” came over and ushered the head coach into the tunnel at Northwest Stadium. DiSandro made headlines last year when he and 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw got into a scuffle , leading to both getting ejected. The security head was suspended from the sidelines for the rest of the season by the league. In this recent instance, neither Sirianni nor Ertz fully spilled the beans on what caused the altercation, but the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the head coach, during a postgame handshake, chirped the tight end about how he played during the game. Ertz was held to just one catch for 12 yards against his old squad. “I’ll just keep all of my conversations with any guys private,” Sirianni told reporters Thursday. “I’ve got a lot of respect for Zach. Great football player, great person to be around. I got a lot of respect for Zach and all the good things that he’s done and my relationship with him.” ESPN reported that Sirianni later called Ertz to apologize for the confrontation. “Nick and I had a great relationship when I was there, and we still have a great relationship. It’s definitely been blown way out of proportion. We spoke. We’re good. There’s no ill feelings on my part and I don’t think there are any ill feelings on his part,” Ertz said Thursday. The head coach and tight end overlapped in Philadelphia for only six games, as Ertz was sent to the Cardinals halfway through the 2021 season, Sirianni’s first year with the team. Ertz was a member of the Eagles’ lone Super Bowl-winning team in 2017, catching the go-ahead touchdown that lifted Philadelphia over the Patriots. Across eight-plus seasons, he recorded 579 receptions — the second-most in franchise history. For Sirianni and the Eagles, Sunday’s 36-33 loss might be the least of their collective worries. Star quarterback Jalen Hurts exited the Week 16 contest with what the team later deemed a concussion . Worse yet, it’s looking like the two-time Pro Bowler could be sidelined again when the Eagles take on the Cowboys in their second consecutive divisional matchup this Sunday, as he still remains in the concussion protocol . Kenny Pickett, who came in against the Commanders to replace Hurts, has been limited in practices so far this week due to a rib injury. The Eagles signed quarterback Ian Book after bringing the 26-year-old in for a visit on Christmas Day, which gives them a little more insurance. The Week 17 game against Dallas offers Philadelphia another chance at securing the NFC East title.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Most ruling party lawmakers were boycotting a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority sought by the opposition to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law , as protests grew nationwide calling for his removal. The likely defeat of the motion is expected to intensify public protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea, with a survey suggesting a majority of South Koreans support the president’s impeachment. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative party, but it is also determined to oppose Yoon's impeachment apparently because it fears losing presidency to liberals. Impeaching Yoon would require support from two-thirds of the National Assembly, or 200 of its 300 members. The opposition parties who brought the impeachment motion have 192 seats, meaning they need at least eight additional votes from Yoon’s People Power Party. The opposition-controlled parliament began a vote earlier Saturday, but only three lawmakers from PPP took part with opposition members. If the number of lawmakers who cast ballots doesn't reach 200, the motion will be scrapped at midnight, according to National Assembly. Opposition parties could submit a new impeachment motion after a new parliamentary session opens next Wednesday. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik urged ruling party members to return to the chamber to participate in the vote, stressing that it was closely watched by the nation and also the world. “Don’t make a shameful judgment and please vote based on your convictions,” Woo said. “I plead to you, for the future of the Republic of Korea.” Earlier Saturday, Yoon issued a public apology over the martial law decree, saying he won’t shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and promising not to make another attempt to impose martial law. He said would leave it to his party to chart a course through the country's political turmoil, “including matters related to my term in office." “The declaration of this martial law was made out of my desperation. But in the course of its implementation, it caused anxiety and inconveniences to the public. I feel very sorry over that and truly apologize to the people who must have been shocked a lot,” Yoon said. Since taking office in 2022, Yoon has struggled to push his agenda through an opposition-controlled parliament and grappled with low approval ratings amid scandals involving himself and his wife. In his martial law announcement on Tuesday night, Yoon called parliament a “den of criminals” bogging down state affairs and vowed to eliminate “shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces.” The turmoil resulting from Yoon’s bizarre and poorly-thought-out stunt has paralyzed South Korean politics and sparked alarm among key diplomatic partners, including neighboring Japan and Seoul’s top ally the United States, as one of the strongest democracies in Asia faces a political crisis that could unseat its leader. Tuesday night saw special forces troops encircling the parliament building and army helicopters hovering over it, but the military withdrew after the National Assembly unanimously voted to overturn the decree, forcing Yoon to lift it before daybreak Wednesday. The declaration of martial law was the first of its kind in more than 40 years in South Korea. Eighteen lawmakers from the ruling party voted to reject Yoon's martial law decree along with opposition lawmakers. The passage of Yoon’s impeachment motion appeared more likely Friday when the chair of Yoon’s party called for his removal on Friday, but the party remained formally opposed to impeachment. On Saturday, tens of thousands of people packed streets near the National Assembly, waving banners, shouting slogans and dancing and singing along to K-pop songs with lyrics changed to call for Yoon’s ouster. A smaller crowd of Yoon’s supporters, which still seemed to be in the thousands, rallied in separate streets in Seoul, decrying the impeachment attempt they saw as unconstitutional. Lawmakers on Saturday first voted on a bill appointing a special prosecutor to investigate stock price manipulation allegations surrounding Yoon’s wife. Some lawmakers from Yoon’s party were seen leaving the hall after that vote, triggering angry shouts from opposition lawmakers. If Yoon is impeached, his powers will be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office. If he is removed, an election to replace him must take place within 60 days. Opposition lawmakers say that Yoon’s attempt at martial law amounted to a self-coup, and drafted the impeachment motion around rebellion charges. Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main liberal opposition Democratic Party, told reporters that Yoon’s speech was “greatly disappointing” and that the only way forward is his immediate resignation or impeachment. On Friday, PPP chair Han Dong-hun, who criticized Yoon's martial law declaration, said he had received intelligence that during the brief period of martial law Yoon ordered the country’s defense counterintelligence commander to arrest and detain unspecified key politicians based on accusations of “anti-state activities." Hong Jang-won, first deputy director of South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, told lawmakers in a closed-door briefing Friday that Yoon called after imposing martial law and ordered him to help the defense counterintelligence unit to detain key politicians. The targeted politicians included Han, Lee and Woo, according to Kim Byung-kee, one of the lawmakers who attended the meeting. The Defense Ministry said it had suspended the defense counterintelligence commander, Yeo In-hyung, who Han alleged had received orders from Yoon to detain the politicians. The ministry also suspended the commanders of the capital defense command and the special warfare command over their involvement in enforcing martial law. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who has been accused of recommending Yoon enforce martial law, has been placed under a travel ban and faces an investigation by prosecutors over rebellion charges. Vice Defense Minister Kim Seon Ho has testified to parliament that it was Kim Yong Hyun who ordered troops to be deployed to the National Assembly after Yoon imposed martial law. Kim Tong-hyung And Hyung-jin Kim, The Associated PressBy JILL COLVIN and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — After several weeks working mostly behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a new, more visible role: Helping Donald Trump try to get his most contentious Cabinet picks to confirmation in the Senate, where Vance has served for the last two years. Vance arrived at the Capitol on Wednesday with former Rep. Matt Gaetz and spent the morning sitting in on meetings between Trump’s choice for attorney general and key Republicans, including members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The effort was for naught: Gaetz announced a day later that he was withdrawing his name amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations and the reality that he was unlikely to be confirmed. Thursday morning Vance was back, this time accompanying Pete Hegseth, the “Fox & Friends Weekend” host whom Trump has tapped to be the next secretary of defense. Hegseth also has faced allegations of sexual assault that he denies. Vance is expected to accompany other nominees for meetings in coming weeks as he tries to leverage the two years he has spent in the Senate to help push through Trump’s picks. Vice President-elect JD Vance, still a Republican senator from Ohio, walks from a private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., center, and Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, walk out of a meeting with Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, departs the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, center speaks during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, right, speaks with Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, before testifying at a hearing, March 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, arrives for a classified briefing on China, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, arrives for a vote on Capitol Hill, Sept. 12, 2023 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance R-Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Vice President-elect JD Vance, still a Republican senator from Ohio, walks from a private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) The role of introducing nominees around Capitol Hill is an unusual one for a vice president-elect. Usually the job goes to a former senator who has close relationships on the Hill, or a more junior aide. But this time the role fits Vance, said Marc Short, who served as Trump’s first director of legislative affairs as well as chief of staff to Trump’s first vice president, Mike Pence, who spent more than a decade in Congress and led the former president’s transition ahead of his first term. ”JD probably has a lot of current allies in the Senate and so it makes sense to have him utilized in that capacity,” Short said. Unlike the first Trump transition, which played out before cameras at Trump Tower in New York and at the president-elect’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, this one has largely happened behind closed doors in Palm Beach, Florida. There, a small group of officials and aides meet daily at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort to run through possible contenders and interview job candidates. The group includes Elon Musk, the billionaire who has spent so much time at the club that Trump has joked he can’t get rid of him. Vance has been a constant presence, even as he’s kept a lower profile. The Ohio senator has spent much of the last two weeks in Palm Beach, according to people familiar with his plans, playing an active role in the transition, on which he serves as honorary chair. Vance has been staying at a cottage on the property of the gilded club, where rooms are adorned with cherubs, oriental rugs and intricate golden inlays. It’s a world away from the famously hardscrabble upbringing that Vance documented in the memoir that made him famous, “Hillbilly Elegy.” His young children have also joined him at Mar-a-Lago, at times. Vance was photographed in shorts and a polo shirt playing with his kids on the seawall of the property with a large palm frond, a U.S. Secret Service robotic security dog in the distance. On the rare days when he is not in Palm Beach, Vance has been joining the sessions remotely via Zoom. Though he has taken a break from TV interviews after months of constant appearances, Vance has been active in the meetings, which began immediately after the election and include interviews and as well as presentations on candidates’ pluses and minuses. Among those interviewed: Contenders to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray , as Vance wrote in a since-deleted social media post. Defending himself from criticism that he’d missed a Senate vote in which one of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees was confirmed, Vance wrote that he was meeting at the time “with President Trump to interview multiple positions for our government, including for FBI Director.” “I tend to think it’s more important to get an FBI director who will dismantle the deep state than it is for Republicans to lose a vote 49-46 rather than 49-45,” Vance added on X. “But that’s just me.” While Vance did not come in to the transition with a list of people he wanted to see in specific roles, he and his friend, Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., who is also a member of the transition team, were eager to see former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. find roles in the administration. Trump ended up selecting Gabbard as the next director of national intelligence , a powerful position that sits atop the nation’s spy agencies and acts as the president’s top intelligence adviser. And he chose Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services , a massive agency that oversees everything from drug and food safety to Medicare and Medicaid. Vance was also a big booster of Tom Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who will serve as Trump’s “border czar.” In another sign of Vance’s influence, James Braid, a top aide to the senator, is expected to serve as Trump’s legislative affairs director. Allies say it’s too early to discuss what portfolio Vance might take on in the White House. While he gravitates to issues like trade, immigration and tech policy, Vance sees his role as doing whatever Trump needs. Vance was spotted days after the election giving his son’s Boy Scout troop a tour of the Capitol and was there the day of leadership elections. He returned in earnest this week, first with Gaetz — arguably Trump’s most divisive pick — and then Hegseth, who has was been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2017, according to an investigative report made public this week. Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing. Vance hosted Hegseth in his Senate office as GOP senators, including those who sit on the Senate Armed Services Committee, filtered in to meet with the nominee for defense secretary. While a president’s nominees usually visit individual senators’ offices, meeting them on their own turf, the freshman senator — who is accompanied everywhere by a large Secret Service detail that makes moving around more unwieldy — instead brought Gaetz to a room in the Capitol on Wednesday and Hegseth to his office on Thursday. Senators came to them. Vance made it to votes Wednesday and Thursday, but missed others on Thursday afternoon. Vance is expected to continue to leverage his relationships in the Senate after Trump takes office. But many Republicans there have longer relationships with Trump himself. Sen. Kevin Cramer, a North Dakota Republican, said that Trump was often the first person to call him back when he was trying to reach high-level White House officials during Trump’s first term. “He has the most active Rolodex of just about anybody I’ve ever known,” Cramer said, adding that Vance would make a good addition. “They’ll divide names up by who has the most persuasion here,” Cramer said, but added, “Whoever his liaison is will not work as hard at it as he will.” Cramer was complimentary of the Ohio senator, saying he was “pleasant” and ” interesting” to be around. ′′He doesn’t have the long relationships,” he said. “But we all like people that have done what we’ve done. I mean, that’s sort of a natural kinship, just probably not as personally tied.” Under the Constitution, Vance will also have a role presiding over the Senate and breaking tie votes. But he’s not likely to be needed for that as often as was Kamala Harris, who broke a record number of ties for Democrats as vice president, since Republicans will have a bigger cushion in the chamber next year. Colvin reported from New York. Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report.
There's a new hockey league aiming to keep more women on the ice For the province’s first Women’s Junior-A Hockey League, it’s all about ensuring women stay in the sport. The CBC’s Julia Israel reports.Lampkin, Freeman power Syracuse past Bucknell, 75-63 in final nonconference tune-up
Biden Quietly Signs 50 Bills Into Law On Christmas EveAs 2024 draws to a close, it is clear that the civil conflict in Sudan and rampant gang violence in Haiti have generated massive food insecurity crises that will only deepen in 2025, leaving unprecedented numbers of innocent people at risk of severe hunger and even starvation. Sudan Since the eruption of hostilities in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April of 2023, the senseless conflict has precipitated one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent memory, including the largest internally displaced persons (IDP) crisis in 2024. According to a statement issued on Oct. 17 by a group of United Nations Special Rapporteurs, 97 percent of the 11 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan, as well those civilians who managed to remain in their homes, endured severe levels of hunger in 2024. And the UN experts accused the combatants in the ongoing civil conflict of employing “starvation tactics” against the civilian population. “Never in modern history have so many people faced starvation and famine as in Sudan today,” the UN Special Rapporteurs declared. Similarly, the World Food Programme took to social media to sound the alarm about the worsening food insecurity crisis. “The Sudan war has sparked the world’s largest hunger crisis, leaving over 25 million people in dire need,” read the Oct. 22 nd post. In a briefing on the humanitarian situation in Sudan earlier this year, Joyce Msuya, UN Assistant-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, told the UN Security Council that the Zamzam internally displaced persons’ camp—population 500,000 people–was in a state of famine. Sudan at the end of 2024 As 2024 draws to a close, UNICEF reports that the humanitarian situation on the ground in Sudan “continues to worsen, with 13 million children facing acute food insecurity.” Moreover, 14 areas are reportedly “on the brink of famine, and famine conditions already confirmed in Zamzam camp, North Darfur.” UNICEF and its partners have provided 8.9 million people in Sudan with safe drinking water. And they have also provided 288,000 children with lifesaving treatment for malnutrition and delivered primary healthcare to 1.6 million mothers and children. However, UNICEF reports that its Sudan response is only 44 percent funded. “Urgent support is needed to sustain essential services, particularly nutrition, child protection, and healthcare,” reads the UNICEF situation report published on Dec. 17. UNICEF says that it urgently requires US$ 35 million “to replenish supplies to ensure distributions in the first quarter of 2025.” WFP staffers killed No one is safe in Sudan, not even humanitarian workers delivering life-saving food aid. On Dec. 20, three World Food Programme staffers were killed in an airstrike. The killing of humanitarian workers is a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law. “I am shocked and heartbroken by the tragic deaths of three members of the WFP Sudan country team, who lost their lives after an aerial bombardment hit the WFP Field Office Compound in Yabus, Blue Nile State on the evening of Thursday 19 December,” reads a statement issued by WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain. “Among the colleagues lost were the head of field office, a programme associate, and a security guard who were carrying out life-saving duties on the frontlines of one of the world’s largest hunger crises. One staff died immediately, while the other two were critically injured and passed away while being transferred for treatment.” McCain made it clear that the death of the WFP members was an outrage. “Any loss of life in humanitarian service is unconscionable,” she declared. “Humanitarians are not, and must never be, a target. Yet a record number have lost their lives in 2024.” UN Security Council on Sudan On Dec. 19, the UN Security Council was briefed on the situation in Sudan by Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. She underscored the “unbearable” number of civilians killed and wounded in the conflict. According to the official UN readout of the meeting, Wosornu told the Council: “while a World Food Programme convoy was able to reach Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur on 22 November, a second convoy was delayed by an escalation in fierce fighting.” Wosornu laid out a plan to ease the suffering of the civilian population. First, all parties to the conflict must comply with international humanitarian law, including protecting civilian infrastructure and stopping sexual violence. Second, Security Council members must use their influence to ensure full humanitarian access across the county. Third, “donors must provide the $4.2 billion needed to support nearly 21 million people inside Sudan in 2025, as well as the $1.8 billion needed to support 5 million people — primarily refugees — in seven neighbouring countries.” Gangs starve Haiti According to a situation report issued by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), gang violence in Haiti drove “nearly 5 million people (half the population) into high levels of acute food insecurity earlier this year. The IPC projection update covered March to June 2024, and it revealed that the violence had internally displaced 362,000 people. In a March 26 th statement, UNICEF reported that “the alarming surge in armed violence in areas of Haiti” had created a “heightened risk of furthering a malnutrition crisis in the country.” The United Nations Children’s Agency warned that violence and instability had generated a child health and nutrition crisis that could “cost the lives of countless children.” According to an emergency situation report issued by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the violence and insecurity in Port-au-Prince severely disrupted aid operations, “both for UN humanitarian agencies and NGOs.” For example, roadblocks prevented the World Food Programme from delivering a total of 18,800 hot meals in Port-au-Prince over a three-day period during the third week of March. Insecurity worsens in December Earlier this month, the World Food Programme revealed that in excess of 50,000 Haitians had been displaced in the previous two weeks due to violence and insecurity across the country, whilst 5.4 million people endured acute hunger. In fact, the WFP reported that Haiti was experiencing “one of the highest per capita proportions of food insecurity worldwide.” “The number of Internally Displaced People in Haiti has now risen to well over 700,000, mostly in the capital Port-au-Prince and the Artibonite region,” reads a Dec. 2 nd WFP press statement. “In response to the latest surge of IDPs, WFP and partners have scaled-up support with hot meals and cash assistance.” And WFP reports that it is currently feeding approximately 50,000 IDPs per day, “the largest number of people served per day since the beginning of the crisis.” According to a Dec. 6 th update from the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), which was established in 1985 by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), “poor urban market-dependent households are struggling to access food due to increased insecurity, staple food prices above the five-year average, and falling incomes,” especially in the urban areas of Port-au-Prince. The update noted that parts of the metropolitan area were experiencing Widespread Crisis (IPC 3) and Emergency (IPC 4) levels of food insecurity. FEWS NET also reports that humanitarian access to food insecure areas of the capital city is being hampered and limited by violence and insecurity, “affecting food assistance distribution activities.” “So far this year, WFP has provided almost three million hot meals which are largely prepared using locally grown and procured ingredients,” reads the Dec. 2 nd World Food Programme statement. And the WFP plans to ramp up food assistance operations in 2025, “targeting 1.85 million individuals with emergency relief while also supporting efforts to strengthen national resilient systems.” To make that happen, the UN agency requires $94 million to run its operations over the next six months. Conclusion As long as violence and lawlessness rule the day, the already severe food insecurity crises in Sudan and Haiti will only get worse in 2025, causing needless suffering and death.Barclays PLC Has $1.66 Million Holdings in Vicor Co. (NASDAQ:VICR)
Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: No. 14 BYU (9-1, 6-1 Big 12, No. 14 CFP) at No. 21 Arizona State (8-2, 5-2, No. 21), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) League newcomer Arizona State has a three-game winning streak and BYU is coming off its first loss. The Cougars, after losing at home to Kansas, still control their own destiny in making the Big 12 championship game. They can clinch a spot in that Dec. 7 game as early as Saturday, if they win and instate rival Utah wins at home against No. 22 Iowa State. Arizona State was picked at the bottom of the 16-team league in the preseason media poll, but already has a five-win improvement in coach Kenny Dillingham's second season. No. 16 Colorado (8-2, 6-1, No. 16 CFP) at Kansas (4-6, 3-4), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Fox) Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes are in prime position to make the Big 12 title game in their return to the league after 13 seasons in the Pac-12. If BYU and Utah win, Colorado would be able to claim the other title game spot with a win over Kansas. The Buffs have a four-game winning streak. The Jayhawks need another November win over a ranked Big 12 contender while trying to get bowl eligible for the third season in a row. Kansas has won consecutive games over Top 25 teams for the first time in school history, knocking off Iowa State before BYU. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has thrown a touchdown in a school-record 14 consecutive games, while receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel both have more than 800 yards receiving. San Jose State is the only other FBS team with a pair of 800-yard receivers. Becht has 2,628 yards and 17 touchdowns passing for the Cyclones (8-2, 5-2), who are still in Big 12 contention. Oklahoma State goes into its home finale against Texas Tech with a seven-game losing streak, its longest since a nine-game skid from 1977-78. The only longer winless streak since was an 0-10-1 season in 1991. This is Mike Gundy's 20th season as head coach, and his longest losing streak before now was five in a row in 2005, his first season and the last time the Cowboys didn't make a bowl game. ... Baylor plays at Houston for the first time since 1995, the final Southwest Conference season. The Cougars won last year in the only meeting since to even the series 14-14-1. ... Eight Big 12 teams are bowl eligible. As many as six more teams could reach six wins. The Big 12 already has four 1,000-yard rushers, including three who did it last season. UCF's RJ Harvey is the league's top rusher (1,328 yards) and top scorer with 21 touchdowns (19 rushing/two receiving). The others with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons are Texas Tech career rushing leader Tahj Brooks (1,184 yards) and Kansas State's DJ Giddens (1,128 yards). Cam Skattebo with league newcomer Arizona State has 1,074 yards. Devin Neal, the career rushing leader at his hometown university, is 74 yards shy of being the first Kansas player with three 1,000-yard seasons. Cincinnati's Corey Kiner needs 97 yards to reach 1,000 again. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
In the third rendition of Winterfest and Winter Con, the Upper Darby Band Organization of Parents once again welcomed hundreds of guests and vendors — some from as far as Florida — to help raise funds for students. More than 100 craft vendors filled the 20,000 square feet in one gymnasium at the Upper Darby High School on Saturday in the Winterfest component while another 40 vendors filled the Winter Con gym. There was also a pancake breakfast that was hosted by local Girl Scouts this year, music and a huge raffle table with items donated from the vendors. “It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year,” Ian Clarici, head of special events for the parents, said. “Upper Darby Band Organization of Parents, we have to raise over $60,000 annually.” The proceeds help offset costs for students participating in the four-time Pennsylvania State Champion Marching Royals & Color Guard, the Indoor Percussion Program, the Royal Blues Jazz Ensemble and the high school concert band and orchestra. “The more money that we can raise as a nonprofit, the lower we can reduce dues,” Clarici said. “Because of what we did last year into this year, indoor drumline, the dues went down $100. The idea is eventually we would like to offset the dues completely. I don’t know if that’s ever going to be a thing because the amount that you have to raise is just astronomical.” In the marching band alone, there are about 90 students and the indoor drum line ranges from 30 to 35 youths. Clarici explained that the dues for indoor drumline alone can range from $200 to $350 per student per year. Those fees cover uniforms, travel and expenses. “The school pays a portion, of course, but they only take it so far,” Clarici said, as he was thankful for the community support Saturday. “To have a very positive day like this, it’s more family-oriented, it’s more community-oriented. It’s supposed to be a fun thing. That’s the way this time of year is supposed to be.” Clarici said donations are welcome at @UpperDarby-Bands on Venmo; @upperdarbyband on PayPal; and $UpperDarbyBands on CashApp. He also explained that the configuration of the vendor spaces in the Winterfest was changed a little this year to allow more room for attendants to get around. In addition, vendors had the option of getting help from the students setting up and taking down their displays. “If you saw it in the morning, it was an army of kids helping the people move stuff in,” Clarici said. The art and artist New this year was an enormous display by Florida artist Sammy Castillo encompassing almost the entire gymnssium wall of vivid artworks in various forms of mostly prints but also card protectors, books and more. Castillo’s work has been featured at DC Comics, Warner Brothers, Marvel, Disney, Fox, Hasbro and more. She also went to Emmaus High School with Upper Darby Band Director Doug Ballard. “We’re basically like siblings,” she said. “He’s always supported my artistic endeavors even through high school and he’s commissioned me and bought a few of my Disney originals. He told me last year they were doing this Comic Con.” Unfortunately, then, she had other conventions. She drives all over the country to attend different events. He asked again this year, and she was able to come. “I’ve seen the band. I helped with some of his band stuff,” Castillo said. “We did marching band together. And, so I said, ‘Let me know when it is and I’m there.’ ” She explained that she’s been published for 23 years. “I started in video games,” Castillo said. “And, then it was very boring and I did not like it. It’s a labor of love and I just didn’t love it. I loved comics and illustration.” She found a mentor: Tommy Castillo. Eventually, the two also fell in love and got married. In 2017, Tommy passed away. “It was never any doubt that I wouldn’t carry on this,” Castillo said. “So, now, it’s just me, working, finishing our creative product.” She shared a big factor of why she publishes. “I love when people come up to my art at my table or see my artwork and they suddenly become that little kid in the sandbox again,” Castillo said. “The wonder that lights up, the little kid wonder. I love that I can do that with my art to anyone and that means I did my job as an artist whether you’re 6-years-old or 75 and you come up to my table and suddenly, you’re the little kid with the GI Joe and the Transformer smashing them together.” She also shared why she liked Winter Con. “I love the fact that it’s putting money into the school,” Castillo said. “I’ve done hundreds of Comic Cons and ... I don’t care how small it is, it’s nice to be able to set up and draw people into a community ... My whole goal was to come here to support the kids and to support my friend Doug.”
SEOUL, South Korea — Police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate possible rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law last week, reports said Monday. Yoon’s martial law decree last Tuesday, which brought armed special forces troops into Seoul streets, is plunging South Korea into huge political turmoil. On Sunday, he avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him, with most ruling party lawmakers boycotting a floor vote. But the opposition parties vowed to submit a new impeachment motion against him this week. On Monday, Yonhap news agency cited police as saying that they are considering banning Yoon from leaving the country as they investigate charges of rebellion. Other South Korean media carried similar reports. Repeated calls to the National Police Agency weren’t immediately answered. The main opposition Democratic Party called Yoon’s martial law imposition “unconstitutional, illegal rebellion or a coup.” It has filed complaints with police against at least nine people, including Yoon and the former defense minister, over the alleged rebellion. Get the latest breaking news as it happens. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy . While the president mostly has immunity from prosecution while in office, that does not extend to allegations of rebellion or treason. South Korean prosecutors on Sunday detained former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who allegedly recommended Yoon declare martial law. He became the first person detained over the martial law case. Participants shout slogans during a rally demanding South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. The signs read "Impeach Yoon Suk Yeol." Credit: AP/Ahn Young-joon The Defense Ministry said it has separately suspended three top military commanders over their alleged involvement in imposing martial law. They were among those facing the opposition-raised rebellion allegations. On Saturday, Yoon issued an apology over the martial law decree, saying he won’t shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration. He said he would leave it to his party to chart a course through the country’s political turmoil, “including matters related to my term in office.” Since taking office in 2022 for a single five-year term, Yoon has struggled to push his agenda through an opposition-controlled parliament and grappled with low approval ratings amid scandals involving himself and his wife. In his martial law announcement on Tuesday night, Yoon called parliament a “den of criminals” bogging down state affairs and vowed to eliminate “shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces.”
An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look onOpening with a caveat that you can “never say never” in Hollywood, Keanu Reeves responded to questions about making another John Wick movie this week by saying he doesn’t feel like his body is up for it anymore. “My heart does,” Reeves told CBS News , “But my knees are saying right now, ‘You can’t do another John Wick . ” Reeves, 60 despite looking like Keanu Reeves, was mostly there to stump for his role in the current Sonic The Hedgehog 3 , where he plays Shadow, the answer to non-hypothetical question “What if Sonic The Hedgehog was angrier, and had a gun?” CBS Mornings host Nate Burleson was polite enough to hold off on asking any Wick questions until the end of the interview, but he did have to toss out the one, while also noting that Reeves will be reprising the role of the Baba Yaga for a (presumably knee-friendly) appearance in 2025 spin-off movie Ballerina . Reeves, for his part, seems genuinely a little sad to shoot the idea down, although if you want to understand the joy of Keanu, watch the way the semi-sarcastic, uber-chipper way he lights up when Sonic director Jeff Fowler reminds him that his aging body will never stop him from playing Shadow: “Thanks, Jeff!” Of course, people who watched John Wick: Chapter 4 might be a little confused about all this, given how that movie ends. (That fukn also bends over backwards to set up like three different characters who could conceivably helm their own spin-offs, but the heart is going to want the Keanu Reeves it wants.) But we’d also point to the big fat stacks of money that all four Wick movies made—as well as the fact that director Chad Stahelski and Reeves seem to genuinely get a kick out of how much crazy shit they can get away with. Too bad Reeves’ knees seem to have veto power at the moment.
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