France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting
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West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting
13 Sept 12:29Key points summarised by AI
Widespread Palestinian protests erupted across the West Bank, resulting in deadly clashes with Israeli forces and at least 11 Palestinian fatalities.
Israel intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, including a major overnight operation targeting Hamas's tunnel network and an airstrike killing seven, causing widespread destruction.
The escalating conflict has led to at least 126 Palestinian deaths in Gaza and seven Israeli deaths, with thousands displaced and severe damage to infrastructure.
Tensions, initially sparked in Jerusalem, have spread to mixed Israeli cities and borders with Lebanon and Syria, prompting international de-escalation efforts, including a U.S. envoy's visit.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 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.