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Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak lead race to be UK's next prime minister

13 Sept 14:00 Key points summarised by AI

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak lead the contenders vying to become the next UK Prime Minister after Liz Truss's resignation, triggering a fast-tracked Conservative Party leadership contest.
Potential candidates must secure 100 votes from Conservative lawmakers to enter the race, which aims to quickly appoint a new leader amidst the party's low polling and a looming national election.
Johnson, ousted just three months ago, seeks an extraordinary comeback, while former finance minister Sunak, who was runner-up to Truss, is favored by bookmakers.
The new prime minister, to be announced next week, will inherit a challenging economic landscape, including high inflation, a looming recession, and the task of restoring the Conservative Party's damaged reputation.

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.