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North Korea fires missiles into sea, says South Korea, nuclear talks in doubt

13 Sept 19:40 Key points summarised by AI

North Korea launched two short-range missiles from its eastern coast, the first such test since leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to revive stalled denuclearization talks.
The missiles flew about 430 km and reached an altitude of 50 km before falling into the East Sea, with no impact on Japan's national security.
The missile firing casts new doubts on efforts to restart denuclearization talks, which had stalled after a February summit between Trump and Kim.
Experts suggest North Korea's actions are likely a response to upcoming joint military drills between the U.S. and South Korea, which Pyongyang has sharply criticized.
U.S. officials acknowledged reports of the launch without immediate comment, despite previous efforts to resume working-level talks and Trump's emphasis on North Korea's freeze in nuclear and long-range missile testing.

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.