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N.Korea lifts mask mandate, distancing rules after declaring COVID victory

13 Sept 13:08 Key points summarised by AI

North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un, has lifted its face mask mandate and social distancing rules, declaring victory over COVID-19.
This decision comes three months after the isolated nation first acknowledged its virus outbreak, transitioning to a "normal" anti-epidemic system.
While most restrictions are removed, authorities recommend masks for those with respiratory symptoms and urge vigilance against "abnormal things" near border regions.
North Korea claims success through lockdowns and domestically produced medicines, reporting no new fever cases since late July, despite having no known vaccine program.
International infectious disease experts express skepticism regarding North Korea's claims due to the absence of independent data to verify its progress.

Yesterday 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.