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Saudi critic sentenced to death for social media posts: sources

21 Sept 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Saudi Arabia sentenced government critic Mohammed al-Ghamdi to death for social media posts denouncing alleged corruption and human rights abuses, despite his X account having only nine followers.
Human rights groups condemn the verdict as an intense crackdown on free expression, contradicting the kingdom's reform efforts and highlighting its severe use of the death penalty against dissenters.

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.