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Russia launches 'Battle of Donbas' on eastern front, Ukraine says

13 Sept 04:48 Key points summarised by AI

Russia initiated a major offensive across eastern Ukraine, dubbed the 'Battle of the Donbas' by President Zelenskiy, marking the long-awaited second phase of the war.
Intense fighting, shelling, and explosions were reported along the entire front line in the Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kharkiv regions, causing significant civilian casualties.
In Mariupol, Russia issued an ultimatum to the last Ukrainian defenders holed up in the Azovstal steel works to surrender or face death, as pro-Moscow forces prepared to storm the plant.
The Donbas region, a key coal and steel producing area, is the focal point of Russia's campaign, with aims to establish full control over Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson regions.
International leaders, including U.S. President Biden and French President Macron, condemned Russia's aggression, with Biden calling its actions 'genocide' and Macron stating dialogue with Putin had stalled.

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.