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'I'll make Britain great again', Johnson says, echoing Trump

15 Sept 16:37 Key points summarised by AI

Boris Johnson vowed to make Britain "the greatest place on earth" through Brexit, promising to deliver it by October 31st, even without a deal, echoing Donald Trump's rhetoric.
He demanded the complete removal of the Irish backstop from the EU divorce agreement, stating it's a prerequisite for any new deal.
EU officials, including Michel Barnier and Jean-Claude Juncker, swiftly rejected Johnson's demand, reaffirming the existing deal as "the best and only" option.
Sterling's value continued to fall amidst market uncertainty, as Johnson's government, lacking a parliamentary majority, faces significant opposition to his hardline Brexit stance.

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.