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No surrender in Mariupol as Russian deadline expires

15 Sept 18:31 Key points summarised by AI

Ukrainian forces in Mariupol defied a Russian ultimatum to surrender, with a commander from the besieged Azovstal steel plant issuing a desperate plea for international help, stating his troops face imminent defeat against overwhelming Russian forces.
Russia intensified its offensive in the eastern Donbas region, committing thousands of troops to seize two provinces after its earlier failure to capture Kyiv, marking a potentially decisive phase of the conflict.
The war has significantly escalated the humanitarian crisis, driving over five million refugees from Ukraine, while Mariupol endures as a devastated city with reports of widespread civilian casualties and destruction.

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.