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Trump supporters rally in Washington, echoing spurious claims of election fraud

13 Sept 23:53 Key points summarised by AI

Tens of thousands of Donald Trump's supporters marched in Washington, D.C., to protest the election results, echoing his unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud.
Protesters, part of the 'Million MAGA March,' chanted 'stop the steal' and cheered as Trump's motorcade passed, despite election officials finding no evidence of serious irregularities.
Small counter-demonstrations led to isolated scuffles and arrests, while President-elect Joe Biden continued preparing for his transition, largely ignoring Trump's challenges.
Trump's refusal to concede has stalled the official transition process, impacting critical preparations like the rollout of a potential coronavirus vaccine.

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.