Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday

23 Sept 02:49 Key points summarised by AI

President-elect Joe Biden will receive the COVID-19 vaccine next week, while Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to get his shot on Friday.
Both leaders plan to be vaccinated publicly to build public confidence in the vaccine's safety and encourage widespread acceptance among Americans.
Biden, 78 and in a high-risk group, emphasizes demonstrating the vaccine's safety and has vowed to prioritize the fight against the virus upon taking office.
Initial vaccine doses are allocated to frontline medical workers, nursing home residents, and some government officials, with public confidence and a reported allergic reaction in Alaska posing challenges.

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.