Biden to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth lying in state

13 Sept 12:47 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. President Joe Biden will pay tribute at Queen Elizabeth's coffin and join numerous world leaders and royals for a reception ahead of her state funeral.
Hundreds of thousands of people, including international dignitaries, have queued for hours, some overnight, to file past the Queen's coffin as she lies in state at Westminster Hall.
London is preparing for a massive state funeral on Monday at Westminster Abbey, involving an unprecedented security operation and attended by approximately 500 guests from nearly 200 countries.
Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren, including Princes William and Harry, held a solemn vigil, and family members like Queen Consort Camilla shared personal tributes, emphasizing her enduring legacy.

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.