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Chris Hipkins vows to win election as next New Zealand PM

20 Sept 07:36 Key points summarised by AI

Chris Hipkins was unanimously chosen as the sole nominee to become New Zealand's next Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, succeeding Jacinda Ardern.
He vowed to "get things done" and expressed confidence in winning the looming October general election, leveraging his reputation as a decisive leader and former Covid-19 response minister.
Hipkins steps into leadership following Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation, who cited exhaustion and the toll of public office, including increasing social media abuse.
He faces the challenge of leading the Labour Party, which is currently behind in opinion polls amid public concerns over rising prices, poverty, and crime rates.

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.