Fighting reaches the outskirts of Kyiv

13 Sept 13:36 Key points summarised by AI

Russian forces advanced on Kyiv, with authorities urging citizens to defend the capital amidst reports of intense artillery and gunfire on the city's outskirts.
Despite escalating ground conflict, both Russia and Ukraine signaled openness to negotiations, discussing potential times and venues for peace talks.
Western nations, including the U.S. and EU, imposed significant sanctions on Russian leaders, including President Putin, in response to the invasion.
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fled their homes, creating a growing humanitarian crisis, while Ukraine banned men of fighting age from leaving the country.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.