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'You'd be speaking French': King Charles pokes fun at Trump during state dinner

10 Sept 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

King Charles III humorously countered Donald Trump's past remarks about US aid in WWII, quipping that without the British, Americans would be speaking French.
The King's playful retort occurred during a White House state dinner, referencing historical colonial rivalries between Britain and France in North America.
Charles continued with lighthearted jokes, including a jab at Trump's White House renovations and a reference to the 1814 burning of the White House by British soldiers.
Despite the banter, the event reinforced the 'special relationship' between the UK and US, with King Charles presenting President Trump with a bell from HMS Trump as a gift.

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.