Nepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits

11 Sept 06:31 Key points summarised by AI

Protests in Nepal escalated dramatically, with demonstrators setting parliament ablaze and attacking government buildings, culminating in Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation.
The 'Gen Z' movement, initially sparked by a social media ban and fueled by deep-seated frustration over corruption and unemployment, intensified after at least 19 people died in a prior crackdown.
Despite the government lifting the social media ban, the protests spread nationwide, with youth leaders asserting the future belongs to their generation and calling for a new political arrangement.
International bodies and Nepal's President appealed for restraint as the country descended into chaos, with the military warning against instability.

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.