France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Is Julian Assange heading to the United States?
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Is Julian Assange heading to the United States?
23 Sept 07:02Key points summarised by AI
British authorities arrested Julian Assange after Ecuador revoked his asylum, ending his seven-year stay in their embassy and opening the path for potential extradition.
The United States seeks Assange for conspiring with former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to gain unauthorized access to classified government computers.
Swedish prosecutors are considering reopening a rape investigation against Assange, which legal experts suggest could take precedence over the U.S. extradition request.
Assange faces a UK jail sentence for breaching bail, during which extradition hearings will proceed; he can challenge extradition based on human rights, fair trial concerns, and political motivation.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key points summarised by AI
President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.