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Japan's new births fall to record low in 2023 as demographic woes deepen

13 Sept 10:27 Key points summarised by AI

Japan's new births plummeted to a record low in 2023 for the eighth consecutive year, with only 758,631 babies born, highlighting a severe demographic crisis.
The government vows "unprecedented steps" to tackle the declining birthrate, identifying the next six years as a critical period to reverse the trend and mitigate significant social and economic impacts.

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.