Parliament elects Hungary's first ever woman president

14 Sept 01:23 Key points summarised by AI

Katalin Novak, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, was elected by the Hungarian parliament as the country's first-ever woman president.
Formerly a minister for family policy, Novak framed her election as a victory for women, emphasizing their unique strengths and contributions.
Her appointment is controversial due to her strong partisan background with Orban's Fidesz party and her championing of anti-LGBTQ policies, ahead of a crucial parliamentary election.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.