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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned recent riots and looting across major cities, asserting that those responsible for the unrest will be held accountable. He urged politicians to reject violence and highlighted the distinction between peaceful protests and chaotic actions amid heightened tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, following his discharge from hospital after lung surgery for a pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The Pontiff expressed gratitude to supporters and doctors, indicating he will gradually resume activities, including a planned trip to Latin America in November.
French President Macron pledged to hold accountable all individuals who incited recent chaos, reinforcing the commitment to justice for the crimes committed. Prime Minister Lecornu highlighted the unsustainability of using limited public funds to address the ongoing damage caused by vandalism.
Violence erupted on Monday night, with reports of cars being set on fire, buildings torched, and police stations attacked.
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Georgia Protesters raise their voices against a formidable line of riot police While the “foreign influence” bill progressed through the legal committee of the Georgian parliament.
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In Georgia, overnight protests have spilt into the morning in a last-minute bid to halt the approval of a contentious law. The protests are aimed at blocking a controversial foreign influence bill, labelled by critics as the “Russia law”.
The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his long-time ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister. Shoigu, who has held the position since 2012, will now serve as secretary of Russia’s Security Council.
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