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Japan's Suga to join race to succeed PM Abe - Kyodo

13 Sept 13:21 Key points summarised by AI

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga officially joins the race to succeed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Suga, a long-time aide, is anticipated to extend Abe's signature fiscal and monetary stimulus policies if elected.
His candidacy is driven by expectations for his ability to manage crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Japan's severe economic downturn.
A self-made politician, Suga enters a competitive field against candidates like former foreign minister Fumio Kishida and former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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.