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WHO panel: Monkeypox not a global emergency ‘at this stage’

13 Sept 13:45 Key points summarised by AI

The WHO emergency committee advised against declaring the escalating monkeypox outbreak, now in over 50 countries, a global health emergency 'at this stage'.
Despite this, WHO emphasizes the outbreak's 'emergency nature,' requiring intense monitoring and response, with a re-assessment possible if new developments like increased spread or severity emerge.
Over 3,200 infections are confirmed in non-endemic countries, predominantly in Europe among men who have sex with men, though close physical contact puts anyone at risk.
Concerns are raised regarding equitable vaccine distribution, with experts advocating for more support for African nations where monkeypox is endemic and often more severe, to avoid repeating past inequities.

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.