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China, Russia veto U.S. push for more U.N. sanctions on North Korea

23 Sept 04:23 Key points summarised by AI

China and Russia vetoed a U.S.-led resolution at the U.N. Security Council to impose new sanctions on North Korea, marking the first public split on Pyongyang since 2006.
The proposed sanctions aimed to ban tobacco and oil exports to North Korea and blacklist the Lazarus hacking group, following a series of ballistic missile launches by Pyongyang.
The U.S. cited North Korea's six ICBM launches this year and preparations for a nuclear test as reasons for strengthened measures.
China and Russia argued against new sanctions, calling them ineffective and inhumane, and blaming U.S. policies for the escalation while advocating for dialogue.

Today 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.