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France's Macron, Le Pen in final quest for votes after fiery debate

13 Sept 06:02 Key points summarised by AI

French leaders Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are making final campaign pushes in working-class regions after a fiery pre-election debate where Macron was judged more convincing.
The televised debate saw Macron adopt an aggressive stance, while Le Pen chose caution, though polls still indicate a narrower race than in 2017 with high stakes for France and the EU.
Key debate clashes included Le Pen's controversial proposal to ban the Islamic headscarf and her party's Russian loan, while both candidates are now targeting left-wing voters for the upcoming run-off.

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.