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Japan seeks release of Japanese journalist held in Myanmar

13 Sept 06:27 Key points summarised by AI

Japan's government formally requested Myanmar to immediately release Yuki Kitazumi, a Japanese freelance journalist arrested by security forces in Yangon.
Kitazumi, a former Nikkei reporter, was detained on Sunday, marking his second arrest since covering pro-democracy protests in Myanmar.
The arrest occurs amid the military junta's ongoing deadly crackdown on dissent following its February 1 coup, with Japan adopting a milder diplomatic stance compared to some Western nations.

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.