The medal is not the prize, says Nobel Committee

13 Sept 19:15 Key points summarised by AI

The Nobel Committee clarified that the prize's true recipient remains the original laureate, irrespective of what happens to the physical medal.
This statement came after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump.
Machado's gesture aimed to win Trump's support, as she felt sidelined by him following the ousting of Nicolas Maduro.
The Committee affirmed that laureates face no restrictions on how they use their medal, diploma, or prize money, and declined to comment on political processes.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.