U.S. agrees to send advanced rockets to Ukraine

14 Sept 04:47 Key points summarised by AI

The U.S. will supply Ukraine with advanced M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and munitions to enable precise strikes against key targets and strengthen its negotiating stance.
Ukraine provided assurances that these advanced rockets would be used solely within Ukrainian territory to repel Russian forces, not for strikes inside Russia.
This military aid, part of a $700 million package, arrives as Russia intensifies its offensive to seize complete control of the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk in the Donbas region.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.