Japan's Nihon Hidankyo wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

16 Sept 09:34 Key points summarised by AI

Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, representing atomic bomb survivors (hibakusha) from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.
The prize recognizes their unwavering dedication to a nuclear-free world and their powerful witness testimonies against the use of atomic weapons.
The Nobel Committee issued the award as a direct warning to nuclear nations, reinforcing the international taboo against atomic weapons amidst rising global tensions and ongoing nuclear modernization.
Survivors expressed that the award will significantly bolster their advocacy, demonstrating that nuclear weapon abolition is both necessary and achievable for lasting peace.

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.