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Trump finally agrees to Biden transition - but still not conceding

13 Sept 12:15 Key points summarised by AI

President Donald Trump authorized the General Services Administration (GSA) to begin the transition process for President-elect Joe Biden, marking a significant step towards acknowledging the election outcome despite his continued public refusal to concede.
The GSA's decision grants Biden's transition team access to crucial funds, office space, and federal officials, facilitating a smooth transfer of power and enabling discussions on critical national issues like the pandemic response.
Biden announced his foreign policy and national security team, featuring experienced Obama-era veterans like Antony Blinken for Secretary of State, signaling a return to traditional US diplomacy and multilateral engagement.
Trump's reversal followed Michigan's certification of results and growing pressure from within the Republican party and business leaders to end the election impasse, as his legal challenges continued to fail.

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.