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UK PM Johnson apologises for attending lockdown party

13 Sept 12:41 Key points summarised by AI

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson publicly apologized for attending a 'bring your own booze' gathering at his official residence during the first COVID-19 lockdown on May 20, 2020.
Johnson admitted his presence at the event, stating he believed it was a work gathering and regretting his actions, acknowledging the widespread public anger over the revelations.
Opposition leader Keir Starmer and some Conservative MPs demanded Johnson's resignation, reflecting significant public disapproval indicated by recent opinion polls.

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.