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Covid lab origin theory gains traction in United States

13 Sept 11:09 Key points summarised by AI

Top US government and health officials, including Anthony Fauci, now openly consider the lab leak theory as a plausible origin for Covid-19, marking a significant shift from previous dismissals.
The absence of an identified intermediary animal host for COVID-19, unlike prior coronavirus outbreaks, continues to fuel expert skepticism regarding a purely natural origin.
Reports, citing US intelligence, indicate Wuhan Institute of Virology staff were hospitalized with a seasonal illness in November 2019, preceding China's official disclosure of the outbreak.
International calls are intensifying for China to provide full transparency and for a comprehensive, unbiased investigation into the pandemic's origins, despite Beijing's denials and accusations against the US.

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.