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Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol

13 Sept 12:27 Key points summarised by AI

Russia declared complete control of Mariupol after a nearly three-month siege, marking its most significant victory yet in the war with Ukraine.
Ukrainian fighters at the Azovstal steel plant, the city's last stronghold, surrendered, with over 2,400 taken prisoner by Russian forces.
The capture of Mariupol provides Russia with a crucial land corridor between Russia and the Crimean Peninsula, and frees up troops for the ongoing offensive in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region.
The city endured immense destruction and a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 20,000 civilians feared dead, becoming a worldwide symbol of defiance.

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.