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U.S., others walk out of APEC talks over Russia's Ukraine invasion - officials

23 Sept 08:12 Key points summarised by AI

Representatives from the U.S. and several allied nations staged a walkout at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers meeting in Bangkok.
The protest, involving Canada, New Zealand, Japan, and Australia, aimed to express strong disapproval of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its economic impact.
The coordinated walkout occurred specifically during remarks delivered by Russian Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov.
The protesting countries sought to push for stronger language condemning Russia's war in the APEC group's final statement.

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.