Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Chinese probe leaves Moon for return to Earth
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Chinese probe leaves Moon for return to Earth
13 Sept 14:48Key points summarised by AI
China's Chang'e-5 probe successfully departed the Moon, embarking on its return to Earth with the first lunar samples collected in over four decades.
The mission's objective is to deliver lunar rocks and soil, gathered from the "Ocean of Storms," to advance scientific understanding of the Moon's formation and volcanic history.
This historic achievement establishes China as only the third nation to retrieve lunar samples, underscoring its rapid progress and ambitious "space dream" to become a leading space power.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
19 Oct 12:56Key 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.