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Top UK minister quits in new Brexit blow to PM Johnson

13 Sept 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

Senior minister Amber Rudd resigned from Boris Johnson's cabinet, citing her inability to endorse his handling of the Brexit crisis and the expulsion of moderate Conservative MPs.
Rudd expressed concern that a 'no-deal' Brexit had become the government's primary objective, rather than securing a negotiated agreement with the EU.
Her departure further weakens Johnson's position, following a week of parliamentary setbacks as he pushes for an October 31 Brexit, with or without a deal, and seeks an early general election.

19 Oct 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.