Saudi King Salman, 84, admitted to hospital

13 Sept 23:53 Key points summarised by AI

Saudi Arabia's 84-year-old ruler, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has been admitted to a Riyadh hospital due to gall bladder inflammation and is undergoing medical checks.
While the King receives treatment, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) continues as the de facto ruler, leading significant economic and social reforms in the kingdom.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.