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Philippines begins new era of Marcos rule, decades after overthrow

14 Sept 10:25 Key points summarised by AI

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was sworn in as president, completing a stunning comeback for the Marcos dynasty 36 years after their overthrow in a popular uprising.
Marcos Jr. secured a landslide victory, which critics attribute to a decades-long effort to reframe public perceptions of his family's controversial past.
In his inauguration speech, he vowed unity and pledged to implement policies benefiting all citizens, focusing on job creation, lowering consumer prices, and improving education and infrastructure.
While acknowledging his late father's rule, Marcos Jr. emphasized that his presidency would concentrate on building a better future for the Philippines, rather than looking back in anger or nostalgia.

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.