Fiancee of Khashoggi, human rights group sue Saudi crown prince in U.S.

13 Sept 14:37 Key points summarised by AI

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, and the human rights group DAWN, which Khashoggi founded, filed a civil lawsuit in a U.S. court.
The lawsuit targets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) and over 20 other Saudis, alleging MbS ordered Khashoggi's 2018 assassination.
It seeks unspecified damages, asserting a deliberate plot to "permanently silence" Khashoggi, a vocal critic, particularly due to his plans to promote democratic reform via DAWN.
Filed under a U.S. law allowing actions against foreign officials for torture or extrajudicial killings, the suit highlights ongoing complications in U.S.-Saudi relations.

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.