Paying last respects to Queen Elizabeth II

13 Sept 12:47 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Palace invites the public to pay last respects to Queen Elizabeth II at the Manee Nopparat Gate, where a portrait is installed until September 25.
Thailand's Ambassador to London, Pisanu Suvanajata, represented the nation at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

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.