Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for Covid-19: Portuguese FA

13 Sept 12:15 Key points summarised by AI

Cristiano Ronaldo tested positive for Covid-19, confirmed by the Portuguese FA, rendering him asymptomatic but sidelining him from Portugal's upcoming Nations League match against Sweden.
This diagnosis also puts his participation in Juventus's Champions League clash against Barcelona and Lionel Messi in doubt, making him the most high-profile footballer to contract the virus.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.