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North Korea holds key meeting as Kim marks 10 years in power

13 Sept 23:54 Key points summarised by AI

North Korea convenes major political conference: Leader Kim Jong Un presided over a plenary meeting of the Workers’ Party to review past policies and outline new strategic directions amidst global challenges.
Meeting addresses critical national issues: The conference aims to decide on future "strategic and tactical policies" to guide socialist construction, likely tackling the pandemic's impact and the ongoing diplomatic stalemate with the U.S.
Coincides with Kim's decade in power: The meeting marks Kim Jong Un's 10th anniversary as supreme leader, a period defined by his consolidation of absolute power and the significant advancement of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
High-stakes policy decisions expected: Historically, these plenary meetings are platforms for Kim to announce major shifts in foreign policy, denuclearization stances, or military development.

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.