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Indonesia's top court hears appeals from losing presidential candidates who want a revote

14 Sept 01:35 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia's Constitutional Court is hearing appeals from losing presidential candidates Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo, who demand a revote due to alleged widespread fraud and irregularities in the election won by Prabowo Subianto.
The candidates accuse outgoing President Joko Widodo and the court itself of manipulating laws to favor Subianto, specifically citing the controversial age requirement waiver for Subianto's running mate, Widodo's son Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Further allegations include pressuring regional officials and deploying state social assistance as a transactional tool to influence votes for a specific candidate.
The Constitutional Court's verdict, which cannot be appealed, is expected on April 22, with eight justices presiding over the crucial case.

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.