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EU postpones trade talks with Australia amid submarine deal fallout

13 Sept 14:35 Key points summarised by AI

The European Union has postponed trade deal negotiations with Australia, initially scheduled for October, until November.
This delay stems from the diplomatic fallout after Australia cancelled a $40 billion submarine contract with France in favor of a new security partnership with the U.S. and UK, prompting EU solidarity with France.

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.