Day: December 4, 2024

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Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon is in jeopardy as Republican allies raise questions about his past. South Korea plunges into political chaos after their president declares martial law before quickly backing down. A desperate search is underway for a missing grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the District of Columbia’s lawsuit against Amazon.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the death of a health care executive.

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South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceeding against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his shock move to impose martial law. Protesters in Seoul have marched on the presidential offices and parliament demanding his resignation or impeachment. We hear from one of the protesters, and lawmakers from the opposition and the president’s own party. Also in the programme: Iran temporarily releases the Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi from prison on medical grounds, and the reigning queen of the catwalk show, Anna Wintour, on changing shape of fashion. (Image: Protesters hold placards as they march toward the presidential office during a demonstration calling for the dismissal and impeachment of South Korean president in Seoul. Credit: JEON HEON-KYUN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Plus: The U.S. Commerce Department said orders for manufactured goods rose in October. General Motors said it expects to take a hit of more than $5 billion because of weakness in its China business. J.R. Whalen reports. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices