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UK delays COVID reopening by a month, citing Delta variant risk

13 Sept 11:30 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Boris Johnson delayed the final lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions in the UK by a month, pushing the date from June 21 to July 19.
The decision stems from the rapid spread of the more infectious Delta variant, aiming to prevent thousands of deaths and a potential surge in hospitalizations.
The extra time will be utilized to accelerate the vaccination program, specifically by shortening the recommended interval between doses for those aged over 40.

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.