New Zealand PM Ardern to announce government on November 2

13 Sept 12:43 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to announce her new New Zealand government on November 2.
Despite her Labour Party's significant election victory, Ardern offered the Green Party a cooperation agreement to foster consensus.
The proposed deal grants Green Party co-leaders two ministerial portfolios: Climate Change and Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence.
In exchange, the Greens would support Labour on confidence and supply votes and procedural motions, while retaining independence on other issues.

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.