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W.House says firings 'imminent' as plan to reopen govt collapses

14 Sept 01:51 Key points summarised by AI

The US government shut down after Congress and President Trump failed to agree on a funding deal, leading to an immediate halt in non-essential federal services.
Democrats in the Senate refused to pass a House-approved bill without concessions on healthcare subsidies for low-income families, causing the legislative efforts to collapse.
The White House warned of 'imminent' firings of public sector workers, while approximately 750,000 federal employees face furloughs and essential staff may work without pay.
The crisis carries higher stakes as President Trump seeks to implement hard-right policies, potentially transforming furloughs into widespread layoffs across government departments.
A swift resolution is frustrated as the Senate adjourned until Friday without compromise, leaving the government shutdown to continue and impacting various public services.

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.