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Putin claims victory in Mariupol; Ukrainian fighters hold on

13 Sept 06:13 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Mariupol "liberated," ordering his forces to blockade the Azovstal steel plant where hundreds of Ukrainian fighters and civilians remained entrenched, rather than storming it.
Both Ukraine and the U.S. disputed Putin's victory claim, asserting that Ukrainian forces still held ground in the city and suggesting Russia lacked the troops for a full, costly assault.
The capture of Mariupol is strategically vital for Russia, as it would create a land bridge between Russian-held territories and Crimea, intensifying its offensive in eastern Ukraine.
Mariupol has suffered the war's most brutal fighting and worst humanitarian catastrophe, with tens of thousands of civilian deaths estimated and urgent international calls for evacuation from the besieged steel works.

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.