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Humanitarian aid tops agenda as Taliban meet Western officials

15 Sept 01:09 Key points summarised by AI

Western officials and Afghan civil society are meeting the Taliban in Oslo, marking the Taliban's first visit to Europe since regaining power, primarily to address Afghanistan's severe humanitarian crisis where millions face hunger.
The agenda focuses on human rights, particularly education for girls and women, the formation of a representative political system, and security concerns.
While no country recognizes the Taliban government, these talks are considered crucial by Norway and the UN to prevent further humanitarian disaster, despite widespread concerns about the Taliban's human rights record and doubts about their willingness to change.

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.