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North Korea's Kim calls U.S. 'our biggest enemy' in challenge to Biden

13 Sept 09:53 Key points summarised by AI

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared the U.S. as "our biggest enemy" and called for developing more advanced nuclear weapons, directly challenging President-elect Joe Biden.
Kim asserted that Washington's hostile policies would remain unchanged regardless of the U.S. president, making the reversal of these policies essential for future North Korea-U.S. relations.
He outlined ambitious plans to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal, including "preemptive" and "retaliatory" strike capabilities, and develop advanced weaponry like hypersonic missiles, solid-fuel ICBMs, and a nuclear submarine.
The statements signal a reduced window for cooperation with the incoming Biden administration, following stalled denuclearization talks, while also emphasizing a new five-year economic plan focused on "self-reliance."

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.