Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

13 Sept 06:41 Key points summarised by AI

Ukraine's forces have retaken all areas around Kyiv, with the mayor of Bucha reporting 300 residents killed during Russian occupation.
Russia launched missile strikes on critical infrastructure near Odesa and continues to blockade Ukrainian coasts on the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
Efforts to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol are ongoing, with buses attempting to reach residents with Red Cross assistance.
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled, with Moscow stating insufficient progress for a leaders' meeting and maintaining its unchanged position on Crimea and Donbas.

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.