Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Djokovic could face future bans if deported from Australia
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Djokovic could face future bans if deported from Australia
13 Sept 07:40Key points summarised by AI
Novak Djokovic faces a potential three-year ban from Australia if his visa cancellation is upheld, jeopardizing future Australian Open appearances.
His visa was revoked upon arrival for lacking sufficient evidence to support a medical exemption to Australia's strict COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Djokovic is currently in immigration detention in Melbourne, preparing for a legal challenge to overturn the cancellation.
A blame game has ensued between federal authorities, Tennis Australia, and the Victorian state government over the conflicting advice regarding medical exemptions.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key 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.