Los Angeles reports area's first death due to monkeypox

14 Sept 03:34 Key points summarised by AI

Los Angeles County confirmed its first monkeypox-related death, involving a severely immunocompromised individual, marking the second known fatality in the U.S.
While rarely fatal, monkeypox poses a higher risk to those with weakened immune systems and spreads through close contact, primarily affecting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in the U.S.

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.