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New Zealand coalition partner calls for vote delay due to COVID-19

13 Sept 21:24 Key points summarised by AI

New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters urged a delay to the planned September general election following a recent resurgence of COVID-19 infections.
Peters argued that the reappearance of the virus, which led to a lockdown in Auckland, compromises the ability to hold a 'free and fair election' on September 19.
He suggested alternative dates of October 17 or November 21, a call also supported by the opposition National Party.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is currently consulting with leaders of all political parties and is expected to announce her decision on the election date by Monday.

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.