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North Korea’s Kim leaves by train for summit with Trump in Hanoi

23 Sept 06:49 Key points summarised by AI

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Pyongyang by train for his second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Hanoi, Vietnam, confirmed by state media.
The high-stakes Feb. 27-28 meeting aims to make concrete progress on denuclearization, addressing the limited advancements since their first summit in Singapore.
Kim's journey, accompanied by senior officials and his influential sister, received rare and extensive coverage from North Korean state media, signaling the event's importance.
Both leaders are under pressure to forge more specific agreements, with North Korea seeking sanctions relief and security guarantees in exchange for steps towards giving up its nuclear program.

19 Oct 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.