Biden wins Georgia, ending long losing streak for Democrats

13 Sept 06:37 Key points summarised by AI

Joe Biden secured a historic victory in Georgia, marking the first time a Democratic presidential candidate won the state in nearly three decades.
The Associated Press confirmed Biden's win and its 16 Electoral College votes after a state-mandated hand tally reaffirmed his lead of approximately 12,000 votes.
This outcome signifies a major political shift in Georgia, transforming it into a battleground state due to demographic changes, particularly in the Atlanta suburbs.
The win elevated Biden's total electoral votes to 306 and underscored the state's heightened political profile, with both U.S. Senate seats also heading to runoff elections.

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.