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Russian soldier gets life for killing Ukrainian civilian

14 Sept 01:33 Key points summarised by AI

A Ukrainian court sentenced Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin to life in prison for killing an unarmed civilian, marking Ukraine's first war crimes conviction.
A veteran Russian diplomat, Boris Bondarev, publicly resigned and condemned the invasion, stating he had never been so ashamed of his country.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged 'maximum' sanctions against Russia at the World Economic Forum and revealed a missile attack near Kyiv killed almost 90 people.
Heavy fighting continues in the Donbas region, where Russian forces have intensified bombardment, targeting cities and civilians attempting to flee.

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.