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As Omicron fuels surge, U.S. students stage walkouts to protest in-person classes

13 Sept 10:39 Key points summarised by AI

Students in Boston and Chicago staged walkouts, demanding a shift to remote learning due to the Omicron variant's surge and concerns over in-person class safety.
Protests highlighted student dissatisfaction with current health protocols, with demands including temporary online instruction and more rigorous COVID-19 testing.
These actions reflect a broader national debate on balancing academic continuity with student and staff well-being, leading to widespread school disruptions across the U.S.

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.