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Trump completes demolition of White House East Wing: satellite images

15 Sept 19:10 Key points summarised by AI

Satellite images confirm the complete demolition of the White House East Wing, making way for President Trump's new $300 million ballroom.
This extensive demolition, far exceeding initial plans, was deemed necessary by Trump to replace temporary event tents, despite earlier assurances it wouldn't interfere with the existing structure.
The project, funded by private donors including major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta, has drawn significant criticism from historic preservation groups and political opponents.

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.