Morning news brief: France political crisis; S Korea defence minister resigns after martial law fiasco, & more
morning news brief
French Parliament Wednesday sacked Prime MinisterMichel Barnier by passing a no-confidence motion, backed by left-wing and far-right parties.He was appointed by Macron to the PM post just three months back, with his exit now making his administration’s stint the shortest that Paris has seen since 1958. In South Korea,President Yoon Suk Yeol Thursday accepted the defence minister's resignation after he took the responsibility of the martial law fiasco.The short-lived martial law, which was ruled out by the National Assembly within hours, prompted South Korea’s major opposition parties Wednesday to submit motions to impeach the president.Trump on Wednesday (Dec 4) tapped Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4, to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Click on the headlines to read more.
French parliament fires PM Barnier as country plunges into deep political crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing the worst political crisis of his career as the parliament Wednesday (Dec 5) passed a no-confidence motion against the coalition of right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
S Korea martial law fiasco: Defence minister resigns as prez Yoon faces impeachment
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
'will work to the best of my ability', says Joshi on being made education minister
)
Shah Rukh Khan spends quality time with wife Gauri and children in London; videos go viral
)
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's New York diaries! Couple's rare appearance goes viral
)
India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
)
Hidden in British archives: Scientists decode 200-year-old Indian scroll that helped sailors cross one of the world's toughest seas
)
He predicted COVID-19 and 2008 economic crisis, was labeled fearmonger. Now he has another dire warning
)
Who is Abhijeet Dipke? Founder of Cockroach Janta Party leading NEET protests that triggered Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
)
Was CJP not controlling the protest? What spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told WION after Pradhan's resignation
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Jennifer Winget and William Ishmael's dreamy UK intimate wedding: See inside photos
)
'Is that a back-up Trump?' Mysterious look-alike standing behind Donald Trump baffles netizens
)
Sam Heughan and KT Tunstall steal the show at Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony
)
ChatGPT invoked God, told pastor not to worry about his symptoms. Then pulmonary embolism hit
)
Why more than 75,000 people watched a record Qantas flight on Flightradar24 Friday?
)
NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police blocks 480 Pakistan-based handles spreading 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor
)
Dharmendra Pradhan resignation: Expert explains BJP's next move & CJP protest impact
)
After The Odyssey, Matt Damon to star in sci-fi film? Actor reveals details of upcoming project
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Finished Kay Kay Menon's Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya? Here are 5 binge-worthy Hindi OTT series to stream next
)
Reacher star Alan Ritchson slams US President Donald Trump over Epstein files; White House fires back
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
)
Did the government avert a larger agitation by conceding to CJP's demands? WION Decodes
)
Sick of It All vocalist Lou Koller passes away at 59 following cancer battle, tributes pour in
)
Google ends Play Services Support, likely to stop these Android phones from downloading apps & games
)
US says Turkey still barred from F-35 program until it gives up Russian S-400 system: Report
)
Did scientists miss the real reason behind Gujarat's record rain? Meet the Pacific Decadal Oscillation | WION Decodes
)
'Vox Populi': Kamal Haasan, Chinmayi, Pa Ranjith react to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies compared to Russian jets
)
Pakistan army chief used private oil venture to keep Iran attacks off Saudi Arabia: Report
)
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia activates nuclear beast Admiral Nakhimov amid war
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Thursday (Dec 5) accepted the resignation of the country’s defence minister following the martial law fiasco as the opposition called on the two men to step down immediately.
Trump taps Musk ally Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday (Dec 4) tapped Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4, to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed the Playing XI for his side as they host India in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test on Friday (Dec 6). As expected, pacer Scott Boland has replaced Josh Hazlewood, who was struggling with a minor injury.
Watch:Syrian Rebels: Over 115,000 People Displaced From Aleppo City: United Nations
Syrian rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad's regime have now surrounded the key city of Hamama from all three sides and directions, according to a war monitor. Syria's Human Rights Observatory has reported that the rebel forces are now just 3 to 4 kilometers away from Hamama city, with only one exit toward homs in the south. Watch in for more details!