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CNN’s town hall quickly turned chaotic, displaying the tightrope facing journalists covering Trump

13 Sept 11:00 Key points summarised by AI

CNN's town hall with Donald Trump sparked significant backlash, as critics argued it devolved into a campaign rally where Trump repeated falsehoods, emboldened by a supportive audience.
Moderator Kaitlan Collins faced an "impossible position," struggling to fact-check Trump and elicit direct answers amidst audience applause, highlighting the immense challenge journalists face covering the former president.
CNN leadership defended the event, with CEO Chris Licht praising Collins and stating the town hall provided a crucial platform for a "messy conversation" and exposed a wider audience to Trump and his supporters.
Despite a temporary boost in viewership, the event ignited debate across the political spectrum about journalistic responsibility and the long-term implications for CNN's reputation, given the unique difficulties of covering a non-traditional candidate.

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.