California expands ban on plastic grocery bags

15 Sept 04:04 Key points summarised by AI

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation expanding the state's ban on plastic grocery bags to combat plastic pollution.
Effective January 2026, the new law completely eliminates plastic checkout bags, addressing concerns that previously allowed thicker, 'reusable' bags were not being reused or recycled.

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

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.