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US adds 1 million Covid cases in less than a week

15 Sept 00:31 Key points summarised by AI

The US surpassed 11 million coronavirus cases, adding one million new cases in less than a week, marking the highest tolls globally in absolute terms.
Cities like Chicago are implementing new stay-at-home orders, and New York is imposing restrictions on bars and restaurants to combat the alarming surge in cases.
The rapid increase in infections is severely straining hospital resources nationwide, prompting urgent measures from local and state officials.
President Trump promised a vaccine within weeks but opposed new lockdowns, while his administration's refusal to cooperate with President-elect Biden's transition is hindering future pandemic response efforts.
Experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, warn that the lack of transition cooperation could critically impede the incoming administration's ability to address the escalating health crisis.

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.