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Thousands of rival protesters have defied extremely cold conditions and heavy snow to gather in the South Korean capital, Seoul, to express their support for and against the impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol.

Also in the programme: the Austrian chancellor, Karl Nehammer, has said he'll resign after coalition talks about forming a coalition government between the country's two biggest centrist parties collapsed; and the first congestion charge scheme for vehicles in the US has been introduced in New York City.

Joining presenter Paul Henley to discuss these and other stories are Shiva Rahbaran, a writer and researcher whose work focuses on the relationship between freedom and art, and Alex Andreou, a writer, broadcaster and actor based in London.

(Picture: Pro-Yoon protesters attend a rally in support of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol near his official residence on a snowy day, in Seoul, South Korea, January 5, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu)