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Darwin notebooks missing for 20 years returned to Cambridge

13 Sept 14:48 Key points summarised by AI

Two of Charles Darwin’s invaluable notebooks, including his famous 1837 “Tree of Life” sketch, have been returned to Cambridge University Library two decades after they were reported missing.
The manuscripts, initially believed misplaced in 2001 and later reported stolen in October 2020, mysteriously reappeared on March 9, left in a pink gift bag with a “Happy Easter” note in a public area of the library.
These notebooks contain Darwin's foundational ideas developed shortly after his HMS Beagle voyage, crucial for his landmark work, “On the Origin of Species,” and are valued at millions of pounds.
Cambridge University expressed profound relief at their safe return, announcing plans to display the undamaged notebooks publicly from July as part of a Darwin exhibition, while police continue their investigation into the disappearance.

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.