'Anora' crowned best picture at the Academy Awards

13 Sept 07:49 Key points summarised by AI

"Anora" secured the coveted Best Picture award, alongside wins for Best Director (Sean Baker), Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, marking it as a major triumph.
Adrien Brody earned Best Actor for his role in "The Brutalist," while Zoe Saldana was named Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the musical "Emilia Perez."
Kieran Culkin received the Best Supporting Actor award for his work in "A Real Pain," recognizing his compelling portrayal.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 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.