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Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games

13 Sept 09:14 Key points summarised by AI

Australia announced it will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, preventing government officials from attending.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison cited China's human rights abuses in Xinjiang and its refusal to engage in diplomatic discussions, alongside ongoing trade disputes, as reasons for the decision.
Despite the diplomatic boycott, Australian athletes are still expected to compete in the Games, with the Australian Olympic Committee confirming no impact on their participation.
This move risks further straining Australia's already tense relations and trade ties with China, its largest trading partner, which have deteriorated over recent years.

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.