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As Amazon burns, Brazil's Bolsonaro tells rest of world not to interfere

26 Sept 07:09 Key points summarised by AI

Brazilian President Bolsonaro admits farmers may be illegally setting Amazon fires but vehemently rejects international interference, asserting national sovereignty despite the escalating crisis.
Global leaders, including France's Macron and the UN's Guterres, voice profound alarm over the record surge in Amazon wildfires, urging international discussion and action to protect the vital rainforest.
Environmentalists attribute the 83% increase in fires to land-clearing by farmers, possibly encouraged by Bolsonaro's pro-business policies for the Amazon, while federal prosecutors investigate a 'Fire Day' initiative.
Bolsonaro's government faces mounting international criticism and funding suspensions, yet he claims Brazil lacks the resources to effectively combat the widespread destruction.

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.