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Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas, as over two million flee Ukraine

13 Sept 13:52 Key points summarised by AI

Energy giant Shell announced it will cease buying Russian oil and natural gas and shut down its operations in Russia, including service stations, in a phased withdrawal from all Russian hydrocarbons.
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden apologized for a previous purchase of Russian crude oil, acknowledging it was a wrong decision, and committed profits from any remaining Russian oil processing to a dedicated fund.
The decision follows significant international pressure and criticism, including from Ukraine's foreign minister, and comes amidst a humanitarian crisis with over two million people fleeing Ukraine due to the conflict.

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.