Liz Truss named as Britain's next prime minister

14 Sept 15:05 Key points summarised by AI

Liz Truss secured victory in the Conservative Party leadership race, officially becoming Britain's next Prime Minister, succeeding Boris Johnson.
She inherits a nation facing a severe cost of living crisis, widespread industrial unrest, and a looming recession, with inflation hitting 10.1%.
Truss has pledged immediate action to tackle soaring energy bills within a week and intends to implement tax cuts, a strategy some economists warn could exacerbate inflation.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.