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EU leaders agree on new sanctions against Belarus, including ban on use of EU airspace, airports

13 Sept 08:08 Key points summarised by AI

European Union leaders imposed new sanctions on Belarus, banning its airlines from EU airspace and airports, in retaliation for the forced diversion of a passenger jet.
Belarusian authorities arrested opposition journalist Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend after diverting their Ryanair flight, leading to charges of organizing mass unrest and calls for their immediate release.
Western nations condemned the incident as "state-sponsored hijacking" and an "attack on democracy," with the EU halting a €3 billion investment package and threatening further economic sanctions, while Russia defended Belarus's actions.

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.