France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
China reports third consecutive daily record for new COVID cases
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China reports third consecutive daily record for new COVID cases
21 Sept 07:40Key points summarised by AI
China registered a new daily high of 35,183 COVID-19 infections on November 25, marking the third consecutive day of record cases.
Mega-cities Chongqing and Guangzhou continue to struggle with outbreaks, accounting for the bulk of new infections.
The capital, Beijing, also saw a significant 58% jump in new local cases, reaching 2,595.
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.