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Japan emperor makes first public new year's appearance since 2020

14 Sept 03:11 Key points summarised by AI

Emperor Naruhito made his first public New Year's greetings since 2020, resuming an annual tradition that signals a gradual return to normalcy for Japan and the royal family.
Joined by Empress Masako and other family members, the Emperor addressed approximately 1,500 lottery-chosen well-wishers, expressing his wish for happiness while adhering to COVID-19 precautions, a significant reduction from pre-pandemic attendance.

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.