Trump and Biden clash on pandemic, trade personal jabs at final debate

13 Sept 11:09 Key points summarised by AI

Democratic candidate Joe Biden attacked President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, holding him responsible for over 221,000 deaths, while Trump defended his approach, claiming the pandemic was "rounding the corner."
The final presidential debate in Nashville was notably more civil than their first encounter, with new rules preventing constant interruptions, allowing for more substantive discussion.
Trump attempted to discredit Biden by raising unverified allegations about his son Hunter's business dealings, which Biden dismissed as false and discredited.
Occurring just 12 days before the Nov. 3 election, the debate was a critical opportunity for Trump to shift momentum against Biden, who held a lead in national polls amid record early voting.

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.