Crowds jam London for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

13 Sept 08:29 Key points summarised by AI

Massive crowds converged on central London, many camping overnight, to secure prime viewing spots for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral procession.
Mourners expressed profound personal connections to the Queen, viewing their attendance as a participation in a significant historical event.
The Queen's coffin was moved from Westminster Hall, where hundreds of thousands paid respects, to Westminster Abbey for the funeral service, before its final journey to Windsor Castle.

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.