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Japan's Fuji TV bosses resign over sexual assault scandal

14 Sept 02:44 Key points summarised by AI

Fuji TV's chairman and president resigned amid intense public and advertiser backlash over a sexual assault scandal involving celebrity host Masahiro Nakai.
The scandal centered on accusations that Nakai sexually assaulted a woman in 2023, reportedly paying her 90 million yen and securing a non-disclosure agreement.
Fuji TV faced severe criticism and advertiser withdrawals after its president admitted knowing about the allegations before they were widely reported, fueling accusations of a cover-up.
Nakai subsequently retired from his entertainment career, apologizing for the incident, which occurred amidst broader reckoning within Japan's entertainment industry.

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.