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Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault claim

23 Sept 06:10 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai publicly denied making any sexual assault allegations, stating she never accused anyone of such an act.
This denial follows her previous, quickly-censored social media post which alleged that former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli coerced her into sex, sparking widespread international concern for her well-being.
Peng now describes her original post as a 'private matter' with 'many misunderstandings' and asserts she has 'always been very free,' including writing an email to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) of her own free will.
Despite her latest statements, the WTA remains skeptical about her freedom to speak openly and has suspended all tournaments in China, calling for a full and transparent investigation into her initial claims.

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.