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Killing of suspected Iranian nuclear mastermind risks confrontation as Trump exits

13 Sept 11:44 Key points summarised by AI

Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, long suspected of masterminding a secret atomic bomb program, was assassinated in an ambush near Tehran, sparking immediate international concern.
Iran swiftly accused Israel of orchestrating the killing, implying U.S. President Donald Trump's involvement, and vowed severe retaliation against the perpetrators.
The assassination significantly heightens regional tensions in Trump's final weeks and threatens to complicate President-elect Joe Biden's stated intention to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Fakhrizadeh was a central figure identified by Western and Israeli intelligence as leading Iran's alleged covert nuclear weapons efforts, a claim Iran consistently denies.

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.