Chile Congress approves same-sex marriage, adoptions

21 Sept 04:44 Key points summarised by AI

Chile's lower house overwhelmingly approved a bill to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption, moving it close to final enactment after its prior passage in the Senate.
This landmark legislation, backed by President Sebastián Piñera despite conservative opposition, expands upon 2015 civil unions by granting full adoption rights to same-sex couples.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.