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Australia says COVID-19 vaccinations likely to begin February

14 Sept 01:29 Key points summarised by AI

Australia targets mid-to-late February for its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, accelerating its initial March schedule.
The country anticipates regulatory approval for Pfizer's vaccine by late January and AstraZeneca's in February, aiming to vaccinate 80,000 people weekly initially.
This expedited program addresses new local virus clusters and concerns over more contagious COVID-19 variants, prompting discussions on strengthening international travel rules.

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.