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Macron refused Russian COVID test in Putin trip over DNA theft fears

13 Sept 15:22 Key points summarised by AI

French President Emmanuel Macron declined a Russian COVID-19 test before meeting Vladimir Putin, citing security concerns over potential DNA theft.
Macron's refusal led to strict social distancing during their talks, most notably seen in photographs of them seated at opposite ends of a very long table.
Instead, Macron underwent French PCR and antigen tests, with the Kremlin confirming the arrangement was made to protect Putin's health, not for political reasons.

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.