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Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas

23 Sept 07:00 Key points summarised by AI

The Biden administration waived 26 federal laws, including environmental protections, to permit immediate border wall construction in Starr County, South Texas.
This move signifies a major policy reversal, employing executive powers previously used by the Trump administration, to address an "acute and immediate need" due to high illegal entries in the region.
The planned construction will extend the border barrier by up to 20 miles through sensitive ecological areas, drawing strong criticism from environmental advocates and local officials concerned about habitat destruction and erosion.

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.