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Albanese says nothing served by US still pursuing Assange

14 Sept 02:23 Key points summarised by AI

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphatically called for the U.S. to cease its pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, stating "enough is enough" and "nothing is served by his ongoing incarceration."
Albanese's comments escalate diplomatic pressure on the U.S. to drop the 18 charges against Assange, who has spent years in British detention fighting extradition.
He pointed to a 'disconnect' in the U.S.'s treatment of Assange compared to Chelsea Manning, whose sentence was commuted, and expressed significant concern for Assange's mental health.

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.