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Trump, still infectious, back at White House -- without mask

14 Sept 01:25 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump returned to the White House from COVID-19 treatment, immediately removing his mask and urging Americans not to fear the virus, despite still being contagious and having received intensive care.
His actions and "don't be afraid" message drew widespread condemnation from medical experts and political figures, who warned against downplaying the severe threat of the virus and its impact on over 210,000 American lives.
The return raised significant concerns about White House safety protocols and the ongoing outbreak among staff, while questions lingered regarding the president's full health status and the date of his last negative test.

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.