Activists throw soup at Monet painting in Lyon museum

13 Sept 09:28 Key points summarised by AI

Environmental activists from Riposte Alimentaire threw soup at Claude Monet's 'Le Printemps' painting in Lyon, which was protected by glass, leading to two arrests and a museum complaint.
The group, advocating for a sustainable food supply and urgent climate action, claimed responsibility, stating their love for art but emphasizing the need to address a 'burning planet'.
This incident is the latest in a series of similar protests by Riposte Alimentaire, following a soup attack on the Mona Lisa, and other prior actions targeting Monet paintings by different environmental groups.

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.