Activists splash soup on glass-protected Mona Lisa

13 Sept 22:46 Key points summarised by AI

Two activists from 'Riposte Alimentaire' hurled pumpkin soup at the bullet-proof glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' in Paris's Louvre Museum.
The protesters demanded the right to 'healthy and sustainable food,' highlighting issues within the agricultural system and the struggles of French farmers.
The iconic artwork sustained no damage due to its protective glass, and the activists were swiftly detained by security staff.
This incident is part of a growing trend of civil resistance where activists target famous artworks to draw attention to social and environmental causes.
The action occurred amidst widespread protests by French farmers, who are demanding higher prices, lower taxes, and looser regulations.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.