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Russian forces escalate attacks on Ukraine's civilian areas

13 Sept 07:18 Key points summarised by AI

Russian forces escalated attacks on crowded urban areas, bombarding Kharkiv's central square and Kyiv's main TV tower, which President Zelenskyy condemned as 'state terrorism' and war crimes.
In response, U.S. President Joe Biden announced the closure of American airspace to Russian planes and vowed to make Vladimir Putin 'pay a price' for the invasion, emphasizing a reinvigorated Western alliance and tough sanctions.
A 40-mile Russian military convoy slowly advanced on Kyiv, while other strategic cities like Odesa and Mariupol also faced assault, though Russian progress was reportedly slowed by logistical issues and fierce Ukrainian resistance.
The conflict has led to a rising civilian death toll, including children, and forced approximately 660,000 people to flee Ukraine, sparking concerns about Russia adopting brutal tactics seen in past conflicts like Chechnya and Syria.

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.