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Aid groups say G7 one billion dose pledge falls short

14 Sept 02:44 Key points summarised by AI

Leading aid and health organizations widely criticize the G7's pledge of one billion COVID vaccine doses to poorer nations as insufficient to end the pandemic.
Critics emphasize the significant gap in global vaccine needs, stating that 11 billion doses are required, far surpassing the G7's commitment and highlighting the severe disparity in current distribution.
Organizations urge wealthy nations to donate substantially more vaccines immediately and support waiving intellectual property rights to boost global production and ensure equitable access.
Many groups stress that the lives of millions in developing countries should not depend on the goodwill of rich nations, advocating for systemic changes to achieve vaccine equity and scale up distribution.

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.