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New U.S. COVID-19 international travel testing rules take effect Monday

13 Sept 11:30 Key points summarised by AI

New U.S. rules, effective Monday, mandate all international air travelers obtain a negative COVID-19 test within one day of departure, irrespective of vaccination status.
This stricter testing timeline replaces previous regulations that allowed vaccinated travelers three days and aims to enhance public health protection against the Omicron variant.
The CDC plans a three-day grace period for airlines, and temporary exemptions are being considered for countries where access to same-day testing is limited.

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.