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Trump orders firing of US official as cracks emerge in jobs market

28 Sept 15:32 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump ordered the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of labor statistics, accusing her of manipulating jobs data for political reasons without providing evidence.
US job growth significantly missed expectations in July, adding only 73,000 jobs, and previous months' figures were sharply revised downward, marking the weakest hiring levels since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Economists attribute the deteriorating labor market to companies' cautious approach amidst Trump's rapidly changing tariffs, which elevate business costs and could lead to layoffs.
The dismissal drew strong condemnation from former officials and economists, who labeled it a "dangerous precedent" that undermines statistical integrity and resembles actions in authoritarian countries.

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.