UK's Prince Andrew stripped of royal and military links

13 Sept 13:25 Key points summarised by AI

Buckingham Palace removed Prince Andrew's military affiliations and royal patronages, confirming he will no longer be known as "His Royal Highness."
The decision follows a U.S. judge's refusal to dismiss a civil lawsuit where Virginia Giuffre accuses Andrew of sexual abuse, a claim he vehemently denies.
This move aims to protect the royal family's reputation amidst ongoing controversy stemming from Andrew's connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the pending legal battle.
Andrew, who stepped down from public duties in 2019, will continue to defend the case as a private citizen, with his former roles to be redistributed among other members of the family.

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.