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Rockets strike Ukraine's Lviv as Biden says Putin 'cannot remain in power'

13 Sept 22:48 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. President Joe Biden declared Russian leader Vladimir Putin a "butcher" who "cannot remain in power" after meeting Ukrainian refugees in Poland, though the White House clarified it was not a call for regime change.
Russian forces intensified attacks across Ukraine, including missile strikes on the western city of Lviv, just 60 km from the Polish border, and the seizure of Slavutych, home to Chernobyl workers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urgently demanded Western nations provide more military hardware, expressing frustration over the 31-day wait for crucial aid.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths, nearly 3.8 million refugees, and widespread destruction, with cities like Mariupol facing critical humanitarian situations.

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.