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Increasingly bitter race to replace UK PM Johnson narrows to four

13 Sept 08:44 Key points summarised by AI

Rishi Sunak maintains his lead in the UK Conservative leadership race, as the field of contenders narrows to four after Tom Tugendhat's elimination.
The contest to replace Boris Johnson has become increasingly acrimonious, with candidates engaging in bitter exchanges and targeting frontrunner Sunak.
Key policy debates center on proposed tax cuts and economic strategies, amidst Britain's ongoing challenges with spiraling inflation and financial strain.
Conservative lawmakers will further reduce the field to two candidates this week, with the new Prime Minister slated to be announced on September 5th after a summer ballot of party members.

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.