Biden pardons son Hunter ahead of sentencing: statement

13 Sept 11:45 Key points summarised by AI

President Joe Biden officially pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for a felony gun conviction and had pleaded guilty to separate tax evasion charges.
Biden asserted that his son was unfairly targeted due to his familial connection, labeling the prosecution a "miscarriage of justice" instigated by political adversaries.
The pardon contradicts previous statements from Biden and the White House, who had repeatedly vowed not to intervene in Hunter's legal proceedings.
The President claimed that "raw politics has infected this process," leading to what he views as a selective and unjust prosecution against his son.

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.