Macron warns UN against return of “law of the jungle”; extended aid for long-distance riders; birth of Marine Tondelier’s son

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Macron warns UN against return of “law of the jungle”

Tuesday was Emmanuel Macron's last intervention before the UN General Assembly. And for the occasion, the tenant of the Élysée defended multilateralism and warned against the return of power struggles, “imperialism” and the “law of the jungle”. Ukraine, Middle East, Gaza, international intelligence… The president brushed aside numerous subjects, each time calling for international cooperation.

> The points to remember from Emmanuel Macron's speech are here

> And find here Israel's scathing response to the French president's comments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Heavy riders, professionals, VAT… Government announcements in the face of the fuel surge

Faced with record fuel prices, which continue to rise due to conflicts in the Middle East, the government is under pressure from many professional groups asking for financial help. Sébastien Lecornu's team therefore opened its wallet on Tuesday with new aid. The executive, for example, announced an extension until the end of 2026 and an expansion of aid for heavy commuters, which should potentially benefit 5.5 million people. But demands for even more aid continue to be heard, while this crisis erodes the purchasing power of the French.

> Our Live of the day on the crisis on the fuel crisis can be followed here

> And the details of the government's announcements can be read here

Marine Tondelier gave birth to little Léon

Marine Tondelier experienced a happy event on September 18. The first candidate for the Elysée to have campaigned while pregnant, she gave birth to her second child, in Lens in Pas-de-Calais. Little Léon was born only a few hours after his mother attended the meeting held at the Elysée between Emmanuel Macron and party leaders to discuss international conflicts and their consequences.