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Vivienne Westwood, punk queen turned fashion dame, dies aged 81

14 Sept 15:58 Key points summarised by AI

Vivienne Westwood, the iconic British designer, passed away at 81, celebrated for pioneering punk fashion by merging music, rebellion, and politics on the catwalk.
Her provocative style redefined fashion, from popularizing leather bondage gear in the 1970s to challenging norms, earning her recognition as a "true revolutionary" who rewrote the rule book.
Beginning with a King's Road shop that became punk's epicenter, Westwood evolved into a celebrated designer, maintaining her edge through energetic activism for environmental and political causes.

Yesterday 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.