Rishi Sunak to become Britain's new prime minister

14 Sept 02:41 Key points summarised by AI

Rishi Sunak secured the leadership of Britain's Conservative party, making him the country's first prime minister of colour.
His path to leadership was cleared after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to gain enough MP nominations and Boris Johnson withdrew from the race.
Sunak takes office amidst a "profound economic crisis" following Liz Truss's short-lived premiership, vowing to fix the economy, unite the party, and deliver for the nation.
His victory coincides with the Hindu festival of Diwali, adding a significant cultural milestone to his premiership.

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.