NewsOvernight reports: Yoon faces impeachment calls
Overnight reports: Yoon faces impeachment calls
It happened while you were sleeping. Here's what global agencies reported on during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday.
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faced a wave of criticism after declaring and then lifting martial law. The opposition threatens impeachment, and labour unions are demanding his resignation. The opposition Democratic Party (DP), which holds a majority in parliament, announced on Wednesday that it will immediately begin impeachment proceedings against Yoon if he does not resign. - Yoon's declaration of martial law is a clear violation of the Constitution. This is a serious act of rebellion and a perfect reason for impeachment, stated the DP resolution, reported by Yonhap news agency. - It was clearly revealed to the entire nation that President Yoon could no longer run the country normally. He should step down, said DP lawmaker Park Chan-de. Criticism is also emerging within the People Power Party. Its chairman, Han Dong-hoon, is demanding explanations and the resignation of the defence minister. - As the ruling party, we feel deeply sorry to the public, said Han.
- In the village of Ljubelj Kalnički, Croatia, a shocking discovery was made on Tuesday — the bodies of infants less than a year old. According to Croatian Interior Minister Davor Božinović, their parents were not married and are suspected of "gross negligence." Media reports also indicate they belonged to a Christian sect. An autopsy will be required to confirm the causes of death. Villagers describe the man as a recluse, often seen in a black cassock. After the parents' arrest, their third child was taken into specialised care.
- The Spanish police have detained a group of Albanians suspected of a series of spectacular ATM thefts on the eastern coast of the country. A substantial amount of cash was confiscated during the operation. In recent months, Spain has witnessed nearly 20 daring ATM heists across various provinces, including Almeria, Alicante, Barcelona, Tarragona, and Valencia. The criminal group used stolen trucks with cranes, enabling them to quickly extract the devices from bank branches. The total value of the stolen money was approximately half a million euros (about £415,000). During the operation, seven Albanians were arrested, and police seized 43,000 euros (about £35,600) in cash. Investigators determined that the thieves modified vehicle licence plates to evade law enforcement.
- Since Saturday, massive protests have been occurring in Cuba against electricity shortages, and the regime is detaining demonstrators. Cuba is grappling with an energy crisis that has led to several mass protests. According to Radio Marti, island residents are taking to the streets, banging spoons on kitchen utensils. The demonstrations are a response to the paralysis of power supplies. Reports indicate that at least 12 people have been detained in Marianao. According to the Cuban Observatory of Conflicts, over 800 protests have taken place across the island since early November. Up to nine power plants have suspended operations due to malfunctions, further paralysing energy facilities.
