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NATO chief hails 'historic moment' as Finland, Sweden apply

14 Sept 00:16 Key points summarised by AI

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finland and Sweden's official applications to join the alliance, hailing it as a "historic moment" prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.
This move marks a significant geopolitical shift, reshaping Europe's security map, with many NATO allies poised to expedite the accession process and offer interim security support.
Despite widespread support for their rapid entry, Turkish President Erdogan has voiced reservations, citing concerns over Finland and Sweden's alleged support for Kurdish militant groups, potentially delaying the process.
The accession process, typically lengthy, is expected to be accelerated by NATO given the current security climate, though full Article 5 protection only applies post-ratification.

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.