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UK's Johnson battles to stay in job after top ministers quit

13 Sept 23:22 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a severe leadership crisis after two senior Cabinet ministers, Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, resigned, citing a loss of confidence in his scandal-tarred government.
The immediate catalyst for the resignations was Johnson's shifting explanations regarding his handling of sexual misconduct allegations against a Conservative lawmaker, Chris Pincher.
Johnson is set to endure intense public grillings in Parliament, with his performance crucial in determining if a simmering rebellion within his Conservative Party can gather enough strength to oust him.
Opponents within the Conservative Party are actively seeking to force another no-confidence vote, aiming to change party rules that currently prevent such a vote for 12 months.

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.