US Supreme Court strikes down right to abortion

13 Sept 06:01 Key points summarised by AI

The US Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion and allowing individual states to regulate or ban the procedure.
The ruling prompted immediate protests across the country and led several right-leaning states, including Missouri and South Dakota, to impose instant abortion bans, with many more expected to follow.
President Joe Biden condemned the decision as a "tragic error" and warned that other rights, like same-sex marriage, could be threatened, urging Congress to restore abortion protections.
The 6-3 conservative-dominated court stated the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, returning the authority to regulate the issue to the people and their elected representatives.
International leaders, including those from Britain, Canada, and France, expressed criticism and concern over the decision, while Democratic-led states pledged to remain "safe harbors" for abortion access.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.