Japan PM set to form minority government

11 Sept 05:04 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to form a minority government in Japan despite his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) losing its parliamentary majority in a recent snap election.
Ishiba retains his position as the LDP and its junior coalition partner remain the largest bloc, while opposition parties are deeply divided.
His administration faces significant domestic challenges, requiring cooperation from other parties like the Democratic Party for the People (DPP) to pass crucial legislation such as the government budget.
Internationally, the return of Donald Trump as US President complicates matters, potentially leading to new trade tariffs and demands for increased defense spending from Tokyo.

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.