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'Democracy prevailed,' Biden says after U.S. Electoral College confirms his win

13 Sept 11:48 Key points summarised by AI

President-elect Joe Biden's victory was officially confirmed by the U.S. Electoral College, securing 306 votes.
Biden delivered a forceful speech, declaring "democracy prevailed" and calling for national unity after the contentious election.
He directly rebuked President Trump's "extraordinary effort" to subvert the process through false allegations of widespread voter fraud and numerous failed legal challenges.
Despite concerns over potential disruptions and threats against election officials, the Electoral College vote proceeded smoothly across states.
Trump's remaining hope to overturn the results through Congress on Jan. 6 is widely dismissed as unlikely to succeed.

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.