France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
New PM Rishi Sunak pledges to fix Britain's many problems
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New PM Rishi Sunak pledges to fix Britain's many problems
26 Sept 10:03Key points summarised by AI
Rishi Sunak assumes office as Britain's Prime Minister, vowing to restore trust, rebuild confidence, and lead the country through a severe economic crisis.
He confronts the immediate challenge of stabilizing public finances, facing an estimated £40 billion deficit, which will necessitate "difficult decisions" including potential spending cuts.
Sunak's appointment aims to calm volatile markets after his predecessor's brief tenure, but he must unite a fractured Conservative Party and address a pressing cost-of-living crunch for millions.
Making history, Sunak becomes Britain's youngest Prime Minister in over two centuries and its first leader of Indian origin, stepping into a role amidst deep political and economic turmoil.
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.