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US remembers 9/11, with virus altering familiar tributes

2 Oct 00:10 Key points summarised by AI

Americans commemorated the 19th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremonies significantly altered by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, leading to reconfigured tributes and some cancellations nationwide.
New York's World Trade Center memorial featured split-screen remembrances, as organizations differed on balancing tradition with virus safety, leading to both recorded names and in-person readings.
The anniversary also served as a backdrop for the presidential campaign, with President Trump and challenger Joe Biden both visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania at different times.
Despite the changes and current national crises, victims' families emphasized the enduring importance of remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the attacks' lasting impact on American policy and daily life.

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.