US drug regulator authorized Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds

28 Sept 21:33 Key points summarised by AI

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15, a decision President Joe Biden lauded as a "promising development."
This authorization aims to accelerate the United States' Covid-19 recovery by expanding vaccination efforts to a younger demographic.
The move has drawn criticism from some public health experts who argue these doses would be better allocated to highly vulnerable populations in other countries.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.