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UK's Johnson, Sunak meet amid private battle for Tory leadership

13 Sept 10:37 Key points summarised by AI

Conservative rivals Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak held private talks amid the escalating battle for Tory leadership following Liz Truss's resignation.
The meeting signals their potential candidacies to replace Truss, who stepped down after just 44 tumultuous days in office.
Rishi Sunak currently leads in public MP nominations with 128, while Boris Johnson has 53, and Penny Mordaunt 23, with 100 required to officially enter the race.
Johnson is attempting a political comeback just weeks after leaving office, facing skepticism from some within his party and public disapproval.
The leadership contest exposes deep divisions within the Conservative party, with calls for stability and unity amidst economic challenges and Johnson's impending "Partygate" inquiry.

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.