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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 December
On today's episode, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, saying it's needed to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state… Audio
What we know about South Korea's martial law declaration
The president reversed course hours later after soldiers and protesters stormed the National Assembly in Seoul.
In photos: Martial law declared in South Korea
Soldiers and protestors swarmed parliament after South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol made the shock announcement.
Full text of South Korea's martial law decree
It was the first declaration of martial law in South Korea for more than 40 years.
South Korea parliament rejects president's martial law declaration
South Korean's president declared martial law in surprise late-night television broadcast.
Man suspected of murder in one of Australia's old cold cases arrives back in the country
Perry Kouroumblis, 65, is to be interviewed by police over the 1977 suspected double-murder of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
Rebels makes surprise advance in Syria
The food crisis in Gaza continues with no end in sight, Alex Baird joined First Up from Doha. Audio
Bali Nine could be repatriated from Indonesian prisons
Negotiations continue for the release of the remaining members of the Bali Nine, Pam Corkery has the story Audio
China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears end
China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports.
NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms
NATO foreign ministers look set to rebuff a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of Donald Trump taking power in the United States.
China hits out at latest US effort to block Beijing's access to chip technology
The Chinese government has slammed America's introduction of a slew of export controls on US-made semiconductors.
Police officer who tasered 95yo removed from NSW Police Force
The NSW Police officer found guilty of the manslaughter of a 95-year-old woman in an aged care home in the Snowy Mountains has been sacked from the police force.
What happens after Biden's pardon for son
Despite being historic, it's not the first time a US president has pardoned a family member.
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight
Music legend Elton John has told a theatre audience in London he has lost his sight after struggling to recover from an eye infection earlier in the year.
Russian and Syrian warplanes attack rebel forces in Aleppo
Russian and Syrian warplanes have intensified attacks on rebel forces who took over Syria's second city, Aleppo. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Biden's pardon of his son makes history
Analysis - US President Joe Biden made history Sunday when he granted a pardon to his son Hunter Biden for criminal convictions on gun and tax charges. Audio
US president Joe Biden pardons son Hunter
President Biden has been criticised by leading republicans for pardoning his son Hunter, who was due to face sentencing this month on federal gun and tax convictions. Correspondent Caroline Malone… Audio
French government all but certain to collapse
Far-right and left-wing parties says they will vote for a no confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
Suspected Russian spies targeted journalist with Facebook 'honey trap'
The three Bulgarians are facing charges in a London court, accused of being part of a highly sophisticated spying network.
Welsh man runs a 75 mile penis on GPS for Movember
Welshman Terry Rosoman wanted to do something spectacular for Movember, so he went for a run in the mountains - armed with a GPS unit, and a sense of humour. Audio
