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Ukraine shelling renews invasion fears as Russia expels U.S. diplomat

13 Sept 10:40 Key points summarised by AI

Intensified shelling in eastern Ukraine heightened Western fears of an imminent Russian invasion, with U.S. President Biden warning Russia is preparing a "false flag" operation as a pretext.
Russia expelled a U.S. diplomat, escalating tensions, while Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists traded accusations of ceasefire violations, including the shelling of a kindergarten.
Despite Russian claims of troop withdrawals, Western nations, including the U.S. and NATO, reported a continued and even increased Russian military buildup near Ukraine's border.
Diplomatic efforts persist, though Russia reiterated its demands for security guarantees, threatening "military-technical measures" if its concerns, such as Ukraine not joining NATO, are ignored.

19 Oct 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.