TikTok to challenge Trump's executive order

14 Sept 17:02 Key points summarised by AI

TikTok announced plans to file a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order, which prohibits transactions with the popular short video app and its Chinese parent, ByteDance.
The company stated it was compelled to challenge the order due to a "lack of due process" and the U.S. administration's alleged disregard for facts despite nearly a year of engagement attempts.
Trump's August 14 executive order gave ByteDance 90 days to divest TikTok's U.S. operations, stemming from U.S. officials' concerns that user data could be shared with the Chinese government.

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.