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Trump signs order banning transactions with eight Chinese apps including Alipay

14 Sept 10:05 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump issued an executive order prohibiting transactions with eight Chinese software applications, including Ant Group’s Alipay, QQ Wallet, and WeChat Pay.
The ban aims to protect U.S. national security by preventing Chinese apps from accessing sensitive user data, which the administration claims could be exploited by China.
The Commerce Department is tasked with defining the scope of the banned transactions and plans to implement the directive before Trump leaves office on January 20.
This action escalates U.S.-China tensions and aligns with the Trump administration's broader hardline stance against Beijing on technology and trade matters.

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.