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Trump-backed candidates prevail in U.S. midterm primaries

13 Sept 11:17 Key points summarised by AI

Republican voters largely selected candidates echoing Donald Trump's 2020 election fraud claims in Tuesday's primaries, showcasing the former president's enduring grip on the party.
Notable Trump-endorsed candidates, including Mark Finchem for Arizona Secretary of State and Tudor Dixon for Michigan Governor, secured nominations for critical state and federal positions.
U.S. Representative Peter Meijer of Michigan, one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, further illustrating Trump's influence.
In a significant statewide test, Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot initiative to restrict abortion access, signaling potential voter mobilization for Democrats in the general election.

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.