Russia says it has captured biggest Ukrainian city yet

13 Sept 23:44 Key points summarised by AI

Russia claims to have seized Kherson, a strategic southern city, marking its biggest capture in Ukraine to date.
Western countries express alarm as Russia reportedly shifts to more violent tactics, intensifying bombardments on major cities like Kharkiv and Kyiv following its failure to achieve a swift victory.
Ukrainian forces continue strong resistance, with President Zelenskiy demanding an end to bombing before meaningful peace negotiations can proceed.
Russia faces growing international isolation as major corporations, including Apple, Exxon, and Boeing, withdraw from its market, compounding the impact of global sanctions.
The conflict has triggered a rapid humanitarian crisis, with nearly 700,000 Ukrainians fleeing the country in less than a week.

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.