Flavour wizard: Japanese chocolatier conquers Belgium

11 Sept 16:03 Key points summarised by AI

Japanese chocolatier Yasushi Sasaki was named Brussels' chocolatier of the year by the prestigious Gault&Millau food guide, a significant honor in Belgium, considered the homeland of chocolate.
Sasaki, who moved to Belgium at 19 with no prior experience, built his career from scratch, developing a unique style that incorporates Japanese flavors like green tea and yuzu into his creations.
Despite the award causing a 20-30% jump in turnover, Sasaki plans to maintain his current scale, focusing on continuing to make high-quality, distinctive chocolates rather than expanding.

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.