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Singapore's ruling party seen retaining power, sample vote count shows

20 Sept 22:14 Key points summarised by AI

Singapore's People's Action Party (PAP) is projected to retain its parliamentary majority, according to a sample vote count from Friday's election.
The PAP has governed the city-state since its independence in 1965, consistently securing over 60% of the vote, though some current seat races are reported to be close.

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.