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Trump finally dons mask as US sets new virus case record

23 Sept 06:57 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump publicly wore a face mask for the first time on Saturday during a visit to a military hospital, after previously resisting the practice.
The United States recorded a new daily high of 66,528 coronavirus infections and nearly 800 deaths, pushing the national death toll close to 135,000.
Despite a significant surge in infections, particularly in Florida, Walt Disney World partially reopened, drawing hundreds of masked visitors and concerns from health experts.
Globally, the World Health Organization urged aggressive action against the virus as several countries, including France, Israel, Australia, and Hong Kong, reported new spikes in cases and tightened control measures.

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.