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New Zealand PM Ardern launches 'COVID election' campaign promising jobs

23 Sept 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launched her re-election campaign, pledging a "laser-like" focus on boosting jobs and economic growth in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ardern declared the upcoming Sept. 19 vote a "COVID election," leveraging New Zealand's rare success in eliminating domestic virus transmission and re-opening its economy.
A central campaign promise is a NZ$311 million "Flexi-wage" scheme, aiming to create 40,000 jobs by providing subsidies to businesses that hire unemployed New Zealanders.
Her campaign underscores her globally praised leadership during the pandemic and other national crises, positioning her for a comfortable victory in the polls.

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.