Britain's US ambassador resigns after Trump spat

13 Sept 21:35 Key points summarised by AI

British Ambassador Kim Darroch resigned after his confidential cables, describing the Trump administration as "inept" and "dysfunctional," were leaked to the press.
President Trump reacted with a torrent of angry tweets, calling Darroch a "very stupid guy" and stating he would no longer deal with him.
The resignation followed a lack of full public backing from Boris Johnson, a leading candidate to become the next Prime Minister, who emphasized the importance of strong US ties.
The incident has prompted a UK investigation into the leak, raising significant concerns about diplomatic integrity and the future of crucial US-UK relations amidst Brexit.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key 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.