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Anti-vaccine Canada truckers roll toward Ottawa, praised by Tesla's Musk

13 Sept 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Canadian truck drivers are converging on Ottawa to protest a federal government vaccine mandate for cross-border drivers, intending to paralyze the capital's downtown.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly endorsed the truckers, tweeting 'Canadian truckers rule,' adding high-profile support to their anti-vaccine mandate movement.
While organizers pledge a peaceful demonstration, police are monitoring social media for threatening language and warn of consequences for any criminal conduct, as the protest sparks political debate between the ruling Liberals and the opposition Conservatives.

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.