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U.S. House votes to block Postal reforms seen as threat to mail-in ballots

24 Sept 22:51 Key points summarised by AI

The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to provide $25 billion to the Postal Service and block policy changes.
The bill aims to safeguard mail-in balloting for the upcoming Nov. 3 election and ensure timely delivery of essential mail, including prescription drugs.
The legislation faces strong opposition from the Republican-controlled Senate and the White House, with President Trump calling it a "money wasting HOAX."
Democrats accuse Trump of politicizing the Postal Service to suppress mail-in voting, citing an 8% slowdown in first-class mail processing since Postmaster General Louis DeJoy took office.
The bill seeks to prevent any actions that would impede Postal Service operations until after next January or the end of the coronavirus health emergency.

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.