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Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'very mild symptoms'

14 Sept 15:18 Key points summarised by AI

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 with "very mild symptoms," including a runny nose and fatigue, and immediately entered isolation.
White House officials emphasized Biden's strong prognosis, attributing it to his full vaccination status, including two booster shots, and treatment with the antiviral drug Paxlovid.
Despite the diagnosis, Biden continues to work remotely from the White House residence, participating in meetings and making calls to reassure the public of his well-being.
The administration leveraged Biden's case to demonstrate the effectiveness of vaccines and treatments in mitigating severe COVID-19, highlighting progress in combating the disease.

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.