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Depp scores near-total victory in U.S. defamation case against ex-wife Heard

15 Sept 00:35 Key points summarised by AI

Johnny Depp achieved a near-total victory in his U.S. defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, with a jury awarding him over $10 million in damages.
The verdict followed a six-week trial detailing their volatile relationship, where Depp argued Heard's 2018 Washington Post op-ed defamed him as an abuser, costing him major film roles.
Heard was awarded $2 million on one of her counterclaims but expressed deep disappointment, stating the verdict was a 'setback for other women' and that the evidence was insufficient against Depp's influence.
Depp, watching from Britain, declared the jury 'gave me my life back,' viewing the decision as a complete vindication.

Today 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.