China launches first crew to live on new space station

13 Sept 23:45 Key points summarised by AI

China successfully launched its first crewed space mission in five years, sending three military pilots aboard the Shenzhou-12 spaceship to its new orbiting station, Tianhe.
The three astronauts, including two veterans and one newcomer, will spend three months in the Tianhe module, conducting experiments and preparing the station for future expansion.
The mission highlights significant technological advancements, including a reduced travel time to the station and increased automation, aiming to improve astronaut comfort and efficiency.
This launch is part of 11 planned missions to complete China's independent space station, showcasing its growing prowess in space exploration after recent successes like landing a rover on Mars.

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

Today 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.