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China building fence to stop Covid-19 spread from Myanmar

13 Sept 19:45 Key points summarised by AI

China is erecting a barbed-wire fence along its border with Myanmar, stating the purpose is to prevent COVID-19 spread from unregistered migrants.
Myanmar authorities allege this construction violates a 1960 border agreement, claiming the fence encroaches on a neutral buffer zone by being built within 10 meters of the border in several locations.
While Chinese officials describe the fence as a temporary measure for pandemic control, Myanmar's military has filed a complaint, prompting both nations to arrange a meeting to discuss the territorial disputes.

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.