Twin panda cubs debut at Tokyo zoo, woo devoted fans

22 Sept 22:07 Key points summarised by AI

Twin panda cubs, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, made their highly anticipated public debut at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, delighting devoted fans.
Their first appearance is severely limited to three days for lottery winners due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, allowing only brief viewing times.
Born in June, the now black-and-white cubs were seen playfully interacting, captivating visitors with their "adorable" antics.
The event highlights the ongoing "panda diplomacy," as all pandas, including those born abroad, are on loan from China and must eventually return.

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.