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Russia says nearly 700 more Mariupol fighters surrender; leaders still holed up

14 Sept 01:49 Key points summarised by AI

Russia announced nearly 700 additional Ukrainian fighters surrendered at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, bringing the total to 959, though key commanders reportedly remain inside.
The potential full surrender of Mariupol's defenders would conclude Europe's longest and bloodiest battle in decades, solidifying Russia's control over the strategic port city.
Controversy surrounds the fate of the surrendered fighters; Ukraine hopes for a prisoner exchange, while Russia denies any deal and some officials call for their execution.
In a separate development, Finland and Sweden formally applied for NATO membership, a historic expansion for the alliance that counters a key pretext for Russia's invasion.

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.