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Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges

13 Sept 23:57 Key points summarised by AI

Singapore's Transport Minister S. Iswaran resigned after being charged with 27 offenses in a corruption probe, including accepting gifts from a billionaire hotel tycoon.
Iswaran, who denies the allegations, has pledged to return his salary and allowances received since his arrest in July 2023.
The high-profile corruption case is a significant blow to Singapore's reputation for low graft and the ruling People's Action Party (PAP).
The scandal, alongside other recent political issues, raises questions about government transparency and the effectiveness of high ministerial salaries in deterring corruption.

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.