Trump targets abortion access at home and abroad

23 Sept 02:29 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump revoked two executive orders signed by Joe Biden that aimed to protect abortion access within the United States, including access to abortion pills and the ability to travel for care.
He reinstated the 'Mexico City Policy' (global gag rule), cutting off U.S. funding to foreign civil society groups that provide or advocate for abortion services.
The Trump administration also rejoined the 'Geneva Consensus Declaration,' an international statement opposing abortion rights, reversing a Biden administration rejection.
Trump addressed the annual March for Life rally, pledging to protect the 'historic gains' made by the anti-abortion movement in his second term.

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.