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Italy's president, 80, is recruited to stay on for 2nd term

13 Sept 10:35 Key points summarised by AI

Italy's 80-year-old President, Sergio Mattarella, was re-elected for a second seven-year term, resolving days of political stalemate among party leaders.
Despite his stated desire for retirement, Mattarella yielded to appeals, citing a "sense of responsibility" to navigate Italy through its "grave health, economic and social emergency" during the pandemic.
The decision garnered widespread approval from political figures, including Premier Mario Draghi, who lauded it as a move that ensures stability and averts further political instability.

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.