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UK govt apologises to Queen for parties on eve of prince funeral

21 Sept 05:29 Key points summarised by AI

The UK government issued an apology to Queen Elizabeth II after revelations that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s staff held parties at Downing Street on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral, breaching COVID-19 restrictions.
These 'boozy bashes' on April 16, 2021, starkly contrasted with the Queen's solitary mourning at her husband's funeral, which was limited to 30 guests due to the same rules staff disregarded.
The scandal has intensified pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson, with opposition parties and a growing number of Conservative MPs demanding his resignation amid accusations of a 'moral vacuum' in government.
Public outrage over the 'partygate' allegations has caused Johnson's approval ratings to plummet, highlighting perceived double standards and a disregard for the sacrifices made by the public during the pandemic.

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.