Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue

23 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

President Biden, 80, acknowledged public focus on his age but asserted his experience is vital for navigating crises like Ukraine and Covid.
He declared his re-election campaign is driven by a need to safeguard American democracy, which he believes Donald Trump and "MAGA Republicans" threaten.
Biden accused Trump of capitulating to dictators such as Vladimir Putin, contrasting this with his own commitment not to "bow down."
Opinion polls highlight voter concerns about Biden's age, an issue also raised by influential columnists, while Trump (77) labels Biden "incompetent" rather than "too old."

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

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.