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Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slap, academy weighs action

13 Sept 20:27 Key points summarised by AI

Will Smith publicly apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars, calling his behavior "unacceptable and inexcusable" and explaining that Rock's joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's medical condition was "too much to bear."
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences condemned Smith's actions, initiating a formal review to explore potential consequences, which could include suspension, expulsion, or revocation of his Oscar.
The incident, occurring just before Smith won Best Actor, overshadowed the Oscars ceremony, quickly went viral, and significantly boosted television viewership for the awards show.

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.