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Kim told North Korea to prepare for 'dialogue and confrontation' with US

14 Sept 10:29 Key points summarised by AI

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un instructed his country to prepare for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States under President Joe Biden.
Kim emphasized the critical need to be "fully prepared for confrontation" to protect national dignity and guarantee a peaceful environment on the Korean peninsula.
The directive follows the Biden administration's adoption of a "calibrated practical approach" to Pyongyang, a shift from previous US strategies.
US intelligence warns that North Korea might resume nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) testing to compel the Biden administration to return to the negotiating table.

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.