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Philippine, Chinese ships collide near hotspot reef: Beijing

13 Sept 05:27 Key points summarised by AI

A Philippine resupply ship and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on Monday.
China accused the Philippine ship of "unprofessional" conduct and "illegally breaking into the sea," while the Philippines asserts its presence to maintain a garrison on the grounded Sierra Madre.
This incident escalates ongoing tensions, following China's new rules allowing detention of foreigners in the disputed waters and previous seizures of Philippine supplies.
The collision highlights international concerns, with the G7 criticizing China's "dangerous" incursions and fears of a wider conflict involving the US over the strategically vital South China Sea.

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.