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Russian rockets hit Kyiv as UN chief visits, but besieged Mariupol main target

21 Sept 04:25 Key points summarised by AI

Russian missiles struck Kyiv, injuring at least 10, during UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's visit, underscoring the capital's ongoing vulnerability despite earlier Russian withdrawals.
Western officials believe the war's outcome now hinges on intense battles in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region and the besieged southern port of Mariupol, where Russia is escalating its offensive.
The U.S. responded to Ukraine's pleas for heavier weaponry by proposing a massive $33 billion aid package, including over $20 billion in military assistance, to bolster Kyiv's defense.
Russia escalated tensions by cutting gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria and issued warnings against Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, while viewing NATO's support for Ukraine as a 'proxy war'.

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.