France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Officials mark World Food Day with call to "leave no one behind" in fight against global hunger
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Officials mark World Food Day with call to "leave no one behind" in fight against global hunger
14 Sept 10:32Key points summarised by AI
FAO marked World Food Day with a critical call to "leave no one behind" in combating global hunger, urging a united approach to a looming food crisis.
Global leaders emphasized collective action, including the UN Secretary-General and FAO Director-General, stressing the urgency to act now and do more together.
Alarming statistics reveal 828 million people face chronic hunger and 3.1 billion lack healthy diets, attributed to the pandemic's impacts, climate change, and regional conflicts.
The annual event, celebrated on October 16, commemorates FAO's founding and serves as a global platform to promote better production, nutrition, environment, and life for all.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.