France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
H&M pulls ad accused of sexualising kids
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H&M pulls ad accused of sexualising kids
13 Sept 13:57Key points summarised by AI
H&M withdrew a school clothing advertisement after facing widespread criticism for allegedly sexualizing young girls.
The controversial ad, launched in Australia, featured girls in school uniform with the caption "Make those heads turn," prompting outrage on social media and parenting platforms.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key 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.