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Trump dangles 'major power' carrot as Kim begins trek to summit

15 Sept 01:33 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump entices Kim Jong Un with the prospect of North Korea becoming a "great economic power" if it abandons its nuclear weapons program ahead of their second summit.
Kim Jong Un embarks on a multi-day, 4,000-kilometer armored train journey across China to Vietnam for the highly anticipated meeting.
While the US hopes for substantial progress on denuclearization, expectations are tempered, with officials acknowledging the complexity and potential for multiple summits.
Observers stress the necessity of tangible commitments on denuclearization in Hanoi to ensure the summit's credibility and avoid it being dismissed as a mere publicity stunt.

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.