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Trudeau revokes emergency powers after Canada blockades end

23 Sept 03:31 Key points summarised by AI

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revoked emergency powers, stating the acute crisis from trucker blockades and the Ottawa occupation has ended.
The emergency act, invoked last week, granted police authority to freeze bank accounts, declare no-go zones, and compel tow services to clear protest vehicles.
The protests, initially against vaccine mandates, escalated into a broader movement against COVID-19 restrictions and anti-Trudeau sentiment, causing significant economic disruption and inspiring international convoys.
Authorities successfully cleared all border blockades and the streets around Parliament, culminating in a large police operation that led to numerous arrests and vehicle removals.

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.