UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in a targeted attack in Manhattan on Wednesday, with police still searching for the gunman and his motive remaining unclear. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote, likely paving the way for his resignation amid a political crisis in France, with President Macron set to address the nation. In South Korea, opposition lawmakers submitted articles of impeachment against President Yook Suk Yeol following his controversial martial law declaration, with a vote expected soon. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors, with most justices appearing to oppose lifting the ban. Finally, U.S. officials revealed that Chinese hackers, known as "Salt Typhoon," breached at least eight U.S. telecommunications providers, stealing vast amounts of Americans' metadata in an ongoing cyberattack.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed (CNN)

French Gov. collapses (NYT)

S. Korean lawmakers move to impeach President (NBC)

S. Court hears arguments over Tenn. trans ban (BBC)

Chinese hacking campgain breachs 8 US telecoms (The Guardian, CNN)