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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 07.12.2024.

It displays 139 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.12.2024
00:39
04:23
The Guardian

South Korean president apologises for martial law attempt as impeachment vote looms

04:23

05:06โ‡ขStorm Darragh Meets Syrian Advance

โŒจThe newspapers report intensively on Syrian rebels' advances, now controlling most of southern regions and reaching Homs' outskirts (BBC, Channel 4). Storm Darragh prompts "danger to life" red warnings, causing bridge closures and transport disruptions (Sky News, Metro). MI5's resources are reportedly strained, prioritizing Russian threats over terrorism (Times), while South Korea's president faces impeachment amid martial law controversy (Guardian).
05:35
BBC

South Korea's president 'very sorry' as impeachment vote looms

Yoon Suk Yeol apologised for invoking martial law, and promised he would not repeat the move.
05:35
06:31
BBC

Tens of thousands outside South Korea parliament call for Yoon to go

The protest comes hours ahead of a critical vote that could see the beleaguered president impeached.
06:31
07:20
08:07
The Guardian

Thousands rally outside parliament as president faces impeachment vote

08:07
08:39
BBC

Drama in S Korea parliament as ruling party MPs leave ahead of impeachment vote

The opposition coalition, which holds a majority in parliament, needs eight members of the ruling party to impeach the president.
08:39
08:40
08:48
09:04
The Guardian

Ruling party MPs leave chamber ahead of impeachment vote

09:04
09:12

09:14โ‡ขDarragh's 92mph Fury

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Storm Darragh hitting Britain with 92mph winds, prompting rare red weather warnings. Millions are urged to stay home, with widespread power outages, transport disruptions, and cancelled Premier League matches (Daily Mail, Independent, Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Sun, Telegraph, Times). In parallel, South Korean parliament faces drama as ruling party MPs exit chamber ahead of presidential impeachment vote (BBC, Guardian).
09:52
BBC

Thousands outside South Korea parliament as ruling party MPs boycott vote to impeach president

The bill currently does not have the required quorum to pass, as all but one of the ruling party MPs left the chamber.
09:52
10:07
BBC

Crowds urge MPs to impeach South Korean president as loyal lawmakers boycott vote

The bill currently does not have the required quorum to pass, as all but one of the ruling party MPs left the chamber.
10:07
11:20
11:43
12:31
BBC

Crowds urge MPs to impeach South Korean president as voting time runs out

The bill currently does not have the minimum required votes to pass after ruling party MPs left the chamber.
12:31
12:48
BBC

Vote to impeach South Koreaโ€™s president fails after boycott by ruling party MPs

The bill has not reached the minimum required votes to pass after ruling party MPs left the chamber.
12:48

12:50โ‡ขDarragh's Red Alert Britain

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Storm Darragh's intensification across Britain, with red "danger to life" warnings and 90mph winds causing widespread disruptions. Multiple sources (Independent, Mirror, Metro, Telegraph, Times) report on power outages, cancelled trains, and official advice to stay indoors. A notable shift in financial behavior emerges as cash payments increase in the UK for the second consecutive year (Breitbart London), while South Korean politics sees ruling party MPs boycotting a presidential impeachment vote (BBC, Guardian).
12:56
The Guardian

Bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycott vote

12:56
13:04
13:36
13:52
14:00
14:00
15:12
BBC

Syrian rebels close in on capital Damascus and enter key city Homs

The Syrian presidency deny reports that President Bashar al-Assad has left Damascus.
15:12

15:13โ‡ขStorm Darragh Claims Its First

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Storm Darragh's first fatality - a man killed by a falling tree amid 93mph winds (Independent, Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Sun, Telegraph, Times). A major incident has been declared in Wales, with thousands left without power. Syrian rebels advance continues towards Damascus (BBC, Breitbart), while Reform UK chairman predicts Farage's rise to premiership following new polling data (Breitbart London).
15:20
BBC

Syrian rebels close in on Damascus as presidency denies Assad has left capital

Anti-Assad forces enter the key city of Homs from the north and east, according to reports.
15:20
15:20
The Guardian

Syrian rebels say they have reached Damascus in โ€˜final stageโ€™ of offensive โ€“ Middle East crisis live

15:20
15:28
The Guardian

Syrian rebels say they have reached Damascus in โ€˜final stageโ€™ of offensive

15:28
15:52
16:16
16:33

17:21โ‡ขDamascus Gates Open, Ferrari Crashes

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Syrian rebels' advancement into Damascus, with anti-Assad forces entering from Homs while the presidency denies Assad's departure (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, Telegraph, Times). Two new major developments emerge: West Ham striker Michail Antonio's Ferrari crash draws significant coverage (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sun), while Storm Darragh claims its first victim amid 96mph winds (Independent, Metro).
17:27
BBC

Damascus suburbs falling to rebels, US official says, as presidency denies Assad left

The Syrian interior minister says, however, there is a "strong military cordon" around Damascus.
17:27
17:36
The Guardian

Syrian rebels reach Damascus suburbs, insurgent commander says

17:36
17:52
The Guardian

Syrian rebels begin to encircle Damascus amid denials Assad has fled

17:52
18:08
18:08
18:40
18:41

18:42โ‡ขDamascus Encircled, Notre-Dame Reborn

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Syrian rebels' encirclement of Damascus, with the US confirming suburbs falling while Assad's government denies his departure (BBC, Channel 4, Guardian, Times). A parallel focus emerges on Notre-Dame Cathedral's reopening ceremony, with Trump and Prince William among world leaders attending (Breitbart, Sky News, Telegraph). West Ham's Michail Antonio's Ferrari crash appears across tabloids, with the club confirming he's conscious (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sun).
21:36
BBC

Rebels enter key city of Homs as Syrian military withdraws

Suburbs in Damascas are falling to the rebels, a US official says, as the presidency denies President al-Assad left the capital.
21:36

21:37โ‡ขDamascus Gates Open, Homs Falls

โŒจThe newspapers report on Syrian rebels' continued advances, with forces entering Homs and encircling Damascus while Assad's government denies his departure (BBC, Channel 4, Guardian, Sky News, Times). Storm Darragh claims a second victim as falling trees cause fatalities amid 96mph winds (Independent, Metro), while Notre-Dame's reopening ceremony brings together Prince William, Trump, and Macron (Breitbart, Daily Mail, Telegraph).
21:44
BBC

Rebels say they have entered key city of Homs as Syrian military makes swift denial

Suburbs in Damascas are falling to the rebels, a US official says, as the presidency denies President al-Assad left the capital.
21:44
21:44
22:16
The Guardian

Syrian army withdraws from Homs as rebels encircle Damascus

22:16
22:32
BBC

Rebels claim they have complete control of Syria's third biggest city Homs

Rebel leader Golani says it is a "historic moment" but the Syrian military say the news is "unfounded".
22:32
22:40
22:48
The Guardian

Syrian army withdraws from key city of Homs as rebels encircle Damascus

22:48
23:12
The Guardian

Syrian rebels claim to control city of Homs, opening path to Damascus

23:12
23:20
The Guardian

Syrian rebels claim control of key city of Homs, opening path to Damascus

23:20