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North Korea lauds China ties as Xi wraps up trip

13 Sept 12:23 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a historic two-day visit to North Korea, the first by a Chinese president in 14 years, amidst both nations facing deadlocked negotiations with the US.
Kim Jong Un lauded the "immutability and invincibility" of DPRK-China friendship, agreeing with Xi to promote close strategic communication and develop common interests.
Analysts suggest Xi leveraged the visit to signal China's influence over Kim to US President Trump ahead of the G20 summit, providing Kim with strong diplomatic backing in stalled denuclearization talks.
Pyongyang orchestrated an elaborate welcome for Xi, including a special Mass Games performance, underscoring the deep historical alliance and "friendly affection" between the two Cold War allies.

Yesterday 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.