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Facing pressure, Security Council to vote on new Gaza ceasefire call

14 Sept 08:17 Key points summarised by AI

The UN Security Council is set to vote on a new resolution calling for an "urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities" in Gaza to allow for safe humanitarian access.
This vote follows the United States' recent veto of a previous ceasefire resolution, despite overwhelming international support for a ceasefire in the UN General Assembly, signaling growing US impatience with key ally Israel.
The new draft, introduced by Arab countries, supports a two-state solution and demands the immediate release of all hostages, but notably omits explicitly naming Hamas, drawing criticism from Israel and the US.
The Security Council faces international criticism for its past inability to pass effective resolutions, with human rights groups urging the US to back its words with action and avoid further vetoes.
Conflicting views persist, with the Palestinian UN Ambassador demanding an immediate ceasefire due to high civilian casualties, while Israel's counterpart argues against it while hostages are still held.

19 Oct 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.