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French PM Michel Barnier has lost a vote of no-confidence, with left and far right parties uniting in parliament to collapse his government.

President Emmanuel Macron appointed Barnier to run the government just three months ago.

His leadership was called into question after he used special powers to push through his budget without a vote.

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South Korea's opposition lawmakers have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.

The country woke up to an uncertain reality on Wednesday after a night of unprecedented scenes which saw Yoon unexpectedly impose martial law, 190 lawmakers gather to vote it down, and a sudden reversal of the decision around six hours later.

After introducing the impeachment motion, South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party condemned Yoon's initial martial law declaration as "insurrectionary behaviour".

Parliament will have to vote on whether to impeach Yoon by Saturday.

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Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released from jail for three weeks on medical grounds, according to her lawyer.

Mostafa Nili said officials had suspended his client's jail sentence on doctor's advice after Ms Mohammadi underwent surgery to remove a tumour.

Her family and supporters have called for her to be freed permanently, describing the temporary release as "too little, too late".

The 52-year-old women's rights activist has been held in Tehran's notorious Evin prison since 2021.

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The head of US insurance company UnitedHealthcare has been gunned down in New York City.

Chief executive Brian Thompson was fatally shot in the chest just before 07:00 EST (midday GMT) on Wednesday outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where he had been scheduled to speak at an investor conference later in the day.

The 50-year-old was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.

A suspect fled the scene and remains at large, the New York Police Department said.

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More than 300 people have been arrested since mass protests erupted in Georgia six nights ago, and an increasing number of accounts have emerged alleging violent attacks by police.

Demonstrations have continued every night since last Thursday, after ruling party Georgian Dream said it was halting the country's bid to start talks on joining the EU.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has accused opposition politicians of orchestrating the violence, blaming them for the injuries.

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The French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has said it is "possible" he could survive a no-confidence vote in his minority government.

Opposition parties have tabled the motion to oust the former Brexit negotiator after he used special powers to force through his budget without a vote.

In the interview with French TV channels on Tuesday, Barnier pleaded his case before the public, saying that he remained open to budget talks with opposition parties despite being widely predicted to lose the vote.

He also sought to distance himself from France's ongoing state of political instability, saying he was not at fault.

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South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after his move to impose martial law.

The president had said martial law was needed to protect the country from "North Korea's communist forces" and to "eliminate anti-state elements"

But less than two hours after his declaration, MPs defied the president, gathering at the National Assembly and voting to block his decision.

After the assembly vote, President Yoon announced he was reversing his martial law decision.

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South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol has announced that he is lifting martial law in the country, just hours after imposing it.

He was forced to back down in the face unanimous opposition from members of South Korea’s national assembly. The political crisis is the most serious challenge to the country’s democracy since the 1980s.

The President, who was facing a political crisis and little public support, sought to impose military rule in what appeared to be a desperate gamble, after accusing his political opponents of being "communists" with “pro-North Korean sympathies” and engaging in “anti-state activities”.

However the announcement led to mass protests outside parliament and was rejected by the national assembly. After some of the tensest hours in the country’s recent history, Yoon said troops would return to their barracks and the order would be lifted.

Political opponents are now demanding that the President steps down immediately with some calling for him to be charged with treason for attacking South Korea's democracy and constitution.

Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Laura Bicker in Seoul.

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The diplomatic red carpet was rolled out for a state visit from the Emir of Qatar, with the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales leading a royal welcome.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer also welcomed Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for a state visit to Britain on Tuesday that the prime minister hopes will help build on the Gulf state's investment in the country.

The emir and wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani arrived at Horse Guards Parade in London with Prince William and his wife Kate, who was marking her return to formal state visit duties after undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer.

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