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Brazil begin to produce homemade COVID-19 vaccine

13 Sept 21:55 Key points summarised by AI

Brazil's Butantan Biomedical Institute has commenced production of its own COVID-19 vaccine, ButanVac, targeting 18 million doses by year-end.
Despite lacking regulatory approval for clinical trials, the institute plans to produce ButanVac in Thailand and Vietnam for distribution to poorer countries.

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.