Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'

14 Sept 01:08 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump unilaterally ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed "Lake America," escalating trade tensions with Canada and accusing Canadian officials of "nasty" behavior.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney swiftly rejected the name change, reaffirming "Lake Ontario" and highlighting its Indigenous origins and historical significance.
This renaming follows Trump's previous alteration of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" and is part of a broader pattern of his administration's outlandish territorial claims against allies.
The move drew immediate criticism from Canadians and some Americans, who viewed it as bullying, while Trump hinted at further renaming of oceans.

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.