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165 million people fell into poverty in 3 years of crisis: UN

23 Sept 23:37 Key points summarised by AI

Global crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic, cost-of-living crisis, and the war in Ukraine, pushed 165 million people into poverty since 2020, with 75 million falling into extreme poverty.
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) reports that the poorest populations are disproportionately affected, with their incomes projected to remain below pre-pandemic levels.
The UN advocates for a 'debt-poverty pause' for economically struggling countries, urging them to redirect debt repayments towards financing crucial social expenditures.
A significant burden on developing nations is highlighted, as 3.3 billion people live in countries that spend more on debt interest than on essential services like education and health.

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.