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Prince Andrew is sued by Jeffrey Epstein accuser over alleged sexual abuse

14 Sept 06:14 Key points summarised by AI

Virginia Giuffre filed a civil complaint against Prince Andrew, accusing him of sexually assaulting her on three occasions about two decades ago, starting when she was 17, while she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein.
The lawsuit, filed under New York's Child Victims Act, seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, with Giuffre stating she is holding Prince Andrew "accountable for what he did to me."
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has consistently and categorically denied Giuffre's claims of sexual abuse and stated he has no recollection of meeting her, having previously stepped down from royal duties due to his association with Epstein.

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.