Biden urges unity in victory speech after beating Trump

13 Sept 09:15 Key points summarised by AI

President-elect Joe Biden delivered a victory speech emphasizing national unity, promising "a new day for America" and directly appealing to Trump supporters to heal divisions after a historically turbulent election.
Biden outlined key priorities, including restoring America's global respect and immediately addressing the coronavirus pandemic by forming a task force of leading scientists.
The victory is historic, making Biden the oldest person to become president and Kamala Harris the first female and first Black vice president.
Celebrations erupted in major cities across the US following the election call, while outgoing President Trump refused to concede, making unsubstantiated claims of fraud.

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.