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Families reunite as Australia-New Zealand 'travel bubble' begins

13 Sept 11:51 Key points summarised by AI

Australia and New Zealand launched a quarantine-free 'travel bubble' after more than a year, allowing hundreds of passengers to reunite with families.
Airlines like Qantas and Air New Zealand drastically increased flight schedules, with Qantas adding 16 return flights daily and Air New Zealand quadrupling its flights, operating at near full capacity.
The open border is projected to significantly boost economic recovery for both countries, which saw 1.5 million Australians visit New Zealand in 2019.
Leaders from both nations, Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern, welcomed the initiative but cautioned travelers about potential disruptions due to future COVID-19 outbreaks and plan to keep the arrangement under constant review.

Yesterday 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.