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Canada police set to end siege of capital by protesters fighting COVID measures

13 Sept 06:06 Key points summarised by AI

Canadian police are poised to end a three-week protest in Ottawa by truck drivers and demonstrators fighting COVID-19 restrictions, with action deemed imminent.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers for the first time in over 50 years to address the protest, which crippled the capital and previously blocked key U.S. border crossings.
Authorities have begun making arrests, including a main organizer, and plan to establish a 100-checkpoint perimeter to clear the streets around Parliament.
The protest, initially against vaccine mandates for cross-border drivers, escalated into a broader anti-government movement, prompting calls for federal intervention.
Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act faces debate in Parliament, with the opposition arguing it is an overreach, especially since border blockades have ceased.

19 Oct 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.