Wickremesinghe becomes interim Sri Lankan president

13 Sept 10:45 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's interim president after Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned following mass protests.
Rajapaksa fled the country amid widespread demonstrations fueled by Sri Lanka's severe economic collapse and shortages of essential goods.
Parliament is set to elect a new president within seven days to serve the remainder of Rajapaksa's term, though protesters also demand Wickremesinghe's resignation.

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.