Princess of Wales apologises over edited photograph

14 Sept 04:10 Key points summarised by AI

Catherine, Princess of Wales, apologized for editing an official portrait of herself with her children, stating she occasionally "experiment[s] with editing."
Major news agencies, including AFP and the Associated Press, withdrew the altered image due to inconsistencies and manipulation, citing violations of professional ethical standards.
The controversy erupted amidst intense public speculation about Kate's health and whereabouts following abdominal surgery, further fueling distrust in royal communications.
Commentators suggest the incident is "damaging" to the royal family's credibility, potentially making future health updates difficult for the public to trust.

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

Today 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.