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Protests as N.Korea takes helm of world disarmament body

13 Sept 13:53 Key points summarised by AI

North Korea assumed the rotating presidency of the Conference on Disarmament, triggering widespread protests and outrage from approximately 50 countries and numerous non-governmental organizations.
Despite calls for a walkout, key nations including the United States, European Union, Britain, Australia, and South Korea chose to send lower-level diplomats and collectively chastised Pyongyang for its ballistic missile tests and potential nuclear test.
North Korea's ambassador, Han Tae-Song, adopted a combative stance, declaring his country remains "at war" with the United States and asserting its right to self-defense against perceived US "threats."
The international community voiced grave concerns that North Korea's reckless actions severely undermine the fundamental purpose and value of the multilateral disarmament forum.

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.