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Stars take centre stage as UK steps up coronation celebrations

25 Sept 06:47 Key points summarised by AI

A star-studded concert at Windsor Castle, featuring Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Take That, headlined King Charles III's coronation celebrations, drawing 20,000 attendees and millions more worldwide.
Prince William delivered a poignant tribute to his father, King Charles III, acknowledging his lifelong dedication to service and referencing his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Beyond the concert, the UK embraced a public holiday with tens of thousands of street parties and 'Big Lunch' events, fostering community spirit and echoing past royal celebrations.
The festivities marked the first British coronation in seven decades, solidifying a moment of national unity and celebration following King Charles III's formal crowning.

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.