France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store
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Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store
28 Sept 00:18Key points summarised by AI
Apple launched its first flagship stores in India (Mumbai and New Delhi), marking a significant expansion into the country's rapidly growing market.
The move underscores Apple's commitment to India, the world's second-largest smartphone market, where iPhone sales are steadily increasing, particularly in the premium segment.
India is emerging as a critical manufacturing hub for Apple, with plans to produce 25% of its global iPhones there within five years, diversifying its supply chain away from China.
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.