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WHO official says can't force China to give more information on COVID-19 origins

13 Sept 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

The World Health Organization (WHO) lacks the authority to compel China to provide more data regarding the origins of COVID-19, despite ongoing international debate and previous limited access for WHO investigators.
WHO plans to propose new studies to advance understanding of the virus's emergence, emphasizing the organization's expectation of voluntary cooperation and support from all member states.

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.