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North Korea puts Kaesong city in lockdown over suspected outbreak

13 Sept 08:32 Key points summarised by AI

North Korea imposed a total lockdown on Kaesong city following the discovery of a person with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, potentially marking the country's first official case.
Leader Kim Jong Un declared a state of emergency and a "maximum emergency system," emphasizing the virus as a "critical situation" and "matter of national existence."
The suspected case involves a defector who illegally crossed back into North Korea from South Korea, prompting an investigation into border security and potential severe punishment for those responsible.
This unprecedented lockdown highlights North Korea's extreme anti-virus measures and its vulnerability, with some experts suggesting it could also be a tactic to shift blame or pressure South Korea.

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.