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Nobel laureate Ressa vows to fight order to shut Philippine news site

13 Sept 22:57 Key points summarised by AI

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa pledged to fight the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) order to shut down her online news site, Rappler.
Ressa condemned the SEC's decision, which affirms a 2018 ruling citing violations of foreign equity restrictions, as an act of "intimidation" against press freedom.
The ruling raises significant concerns for media freedom in the Philippines, especially as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. begins his presidency, with human rights groups calling it an effort to silence Ressa and Rappler.

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.