US appeals court finds Trump's global tariffs illegal

12 Sept 00:02 Key points summarised by AI

A US appeals court ruled many of former President Trump's global tariffs illegal, stating he exceeded his authority under emergency economic powers.
The court allowed the tariffs to remain in place until mid-October, granting Trump time to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
Trump vowed to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court, emphasizing the potential impact on existing trade deals and billions of dollars collected from these tariffs.
Cabinet officials warned that overturning these tariffs could significantly harm US foreign policy, national security, and ongoing international negotiations.

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.