TikTok sues to stop ban in US state of Montana

14 Sept 00:25 Key points summarised by AI

TikTok has filed a federal lawsuit against Montana to prevent its unprecedented statewide ban on the video-sharing app, set to begin in 2024.
The lawsuit argues that Montana's ban violates constitutionally protected free speech rights and exceeds state authority by attempting to exercise national security powers reserved for the federal government.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte enacted the ban to "protect Montanans’ personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party," a claim TikTok dismisses as "unfounded speculation."
The ban, which imposes daily fines for accessing or offering TikTok, is seen as a crucial legal test case for potential national prohibitions on the platform.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 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.