France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Indian model slammed for Instagram death hoax
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Indian model slammed for Instagram death hoax
13 Sept 23:54Key points summarised by AI
Indian model Poonam Pandey faked her death on Instagram, initially announcing she had died from cervical cancer.
Pandey later confessed the death announcement was a hoax, stating her extreme action aimed to raise awareness about cervical cancer.
The stunt provoked widespread online backlash, with critics lambasting her for deceptive, manipulative, and attention-seeking behavior.
The incident, while controversial, highlighted India's significant burden of cervical cancer and the urgent need for awareness and vaccination campaigns.
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.