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US government enters shutdown as Congress fails to reach funding deal

13 Sept 13:58 Key points summarised by AI

The US government initiated a shutdown after Congress and President Trump failed to resolve a budget impasse, primarily over Democratic demands for health care funding.
This marks the first shutdown in nearly seven years, immediately impacting hundreds of thousands of federal workers and halting operations across numerous departments and agencies.
President Trump blamed Democrats, threatening job cuts and targeting progressive priorities, while Democrats insisted on restoring significant health care spending, including for Obamacare.
The shutdown's duration is uncertain, though essential services like the military and Postal Service remain operational, while up to 750,000 federal employees face furlough without pay.

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.