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Queen Elizabeth offers thanks as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

13 Sept 11:48 Key points summarised by AI

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin, marking her unprecedented 70-year reign with four days of festivities across Britain and the Commonwealth.
The 96-year-old monarch thanked all involved, expressing hope the celebrations would provide an opportunity to reflect on past achievements and look to the future.
Key events include the Trooping the Colour military parade, a thanksgiving service, a star-studded concert, and numerous street parties, with other senior royals taking on duties due to the Queen's limited mobility.
Despite some anti-monarchy sentiment, polls indicate the Queen remains highly popular and respected among her subjects, with many participating in the historic celebrations.

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.