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Nepal army bids to restore order after deadly protests oust PM

15 Sept 22:23 Key points summarised by AI

Nepal's army reasserted control in Kathmandu, enforcing a curfew and initiating talks with protest leaders following deadly violence that ousted the prime minister and saw parliament set ablaze.
Protests, spearheaded by "Gen Z" youth, escalated nationwide from initial grievances over a social media ban and corruption, resulting in at least 19 deaths and mass jailbreaks.
The former Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, resigned amidst the chaos after his residence was attacked, creating a political vacuum and prompting calls for a transitional government and dialogue from experts and the UN.

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.