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Anthony Gilheaney, 30, charged with attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a carAnthony Gilheaney, 30, has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London’s West End on Christmas Day, the Metropolitan police have said.More details soon … Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/27/man-charged-christmas-day-car-london-west-end Author : PA Media Publish date : 2024-12-27 11:04:08 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Record-breaking explorer, who was first woman of colour to complete solo expedition to Antarctica, turns to northThe record-breaking British explorer Preet Chandi, who made history trekking solo to the south pole, is now turning her ambitions north.Nicknamed Polar Preet, the 36-year-old from Derby has made three solo expeditions to Antarctica, earning herself four Guinness world records, as well as praise from the Princess of Wales for her “incredible” achievements. Chandi reached the south pole for the first time in January 2022, travelling 702 miles in 40 days, and becoming the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition to

Assembly approves motion days after parliament stripped President Yoon Suk Yeol of his powers over martial law orderSouth Korea votes to impeach acting president: live updatesSouth Korea’s parliament has voted to impeach the acting president, Han Duck-soo, plunging the country deeper into a political crisis that has caused policy deadlock and damaged its international reputation. The national assembly approved an impeachment motion introduced on Thursday by the main opposition party by a 192-0 vote. The chamber has 300 MPs, but members of the ruling People Power party (PPP) boycotted Friday’s vote.Han took over as president after his predecessor, Yoon Suk

Han Duck-soo says he will step aside to avoid further chaos, as finance minister assumes acting presidencyHan’s impeachment means he will lose the duties and powers of the president until the Constitutional Court decides his future. The acting president could be dismissed or reinstated.Lawmakers with the governing People Power Party boycotted the vote and shouted at sedentary National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik that the vote was “invalid” and demanded his resignation. No violence or injuries were reported. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/dec/27/south-korea-impeach-president-han-duck-soo-latest-news Author : Daniel Lavelle Publish date : 2024-12-27 08:44:17 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the