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King Charles III vows 'lifelong service' as crowds mourn queen

21 Sept 02:53 Key points summarised by AI

King Charles III pledged "lifelong service" in his inaugural address, honoring Queen Elizabeth II's devotion and committing to uphold constitutional principles.
He announced Prince William as the new Prince of Wales and expressed love for Prince Harry and Meghan, while the nation began an extended mourning period.
Crowds gathered to mourn the late Queen and greet the new King, with tributes pouring in globally for her 70-year reign.
The Queen's funeral is anticipated around September 19, following a lying in state in Westminster Hall expected to draw over a million people.

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.