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UK imposes more lockdowns as mutated COVID variant causes record cases

13 Sept 13:44 Key points summarised by AI

The UK government is imposing its strictest COVID-19 lockdowns across vast areas of England due to a rapidly spreading, highly infectious mutated virus variant.
The new variant, up to 70% more transmissible, has driven record daily infections (nearly 40,000) and the highest death toll (744) since April.
Millions more in southern England will face the highest level of restrictions (Tier 4) from December 26, with hospital admissions soaring to levels last seen during the first peak in April.

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.