France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
New UK PM Truss vows to tackle energy crisis, ailing economy
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New UK PM Truss vows to tackle energy crisis, ailing economy
13 Sept 10:31Key points summarised by AI
Upon taking office, new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss immediately vowed to tackle the nation's severe energy crisis, ailing economy, and burdened health care system.
Truss outlined her initial policy agenda, pledging tax cuts to stimulate growth, strengthening the National Health Service, and directly addressing the energy crisis, with significant measures like capping energy bills anticipated.
She swiftly appointed a diverse, loyal Cabinet and engaged with global leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelensky and U.S. President Biden, reinforcing the UK's commitment to international cooperation and support for Ukraine.
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.