France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Finnish PM: No drugs, just lots of dancing at ‘wild’ party
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Finnish PM: No drugs, just lots of dancing at ‘wild’ party
15 Sept 02:01Key points summarised by AI
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin defended her participation in a "wild" private party after a video of her dancing with friends circulated on social media, expressing disappointment over its public release.
Marin explicitly denied using any drugs, stating she only consumed alcohol and engaged in legal activities, emphasizing she was unaware of others potentially using drugs.
She affirmed her right to spend free time like others her age and intends to continue being herself, despite critics linking her conduct to national issues and past similar incidents.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.