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US presidential election heats up as frigid Iowa tests Trump

13 Sept 10:54 Key points summarised by AI

The Iowa caucuses launch the US Republican presidential nomination race, with extreme sub-zero temperatures and blizzards threatening voter turnout.
Front-runner Donald Trump holds a commanding lead in polls and is expected to win, despite facing multiple indictments and the challenging weather conditions.
Rivals Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are vying for strong finishes; Haley aims to cement her position as Trump's main challenger, while DeSantis faces pressure to perform well to maintain his campaign's viability.
The frigid conditions have forced candidates to cancel campaign events, adding an unpredictable element to this crucial first-in-the-nation vote, which is vital for winnowing the field.

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.