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Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order

16 Oct 09:51 Key points summarised by AI

Israeli authorities raided Al Jazeera's Jerusalem office, enforcing a government order to shut down the Qatari-owned TV station's local operations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet unanimously voted for the closure, citing national security threats posed by the network during the ongoing war in Gaza.
Al Jazeera vehemently condemned the shutdown as a "criminal act" and a "ridiculous lie," pledging legal action and affirming its commitment to provide news.
The UN Human Rights Office criticized the ban, highlighting the critical role of a free and independent media in ensuring transparency and accountability, especially concerning reporting from Gaza.

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.