Biden, Putin upbeat as Geneva summit starts

13 Sept 06:08 Key points summarised by AI

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin commenced their first summit in Geneva, greeting each other with an upbeat tone.
Both leaders expressed optimism for productive discussions on a range of contentious issues, highlighting the value of direct, face-to-face meetings.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 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.