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Russia strikes Kyiv for first time in weeks as battle rages in east

13 Sept 11:47 Key points summarised by AI

Russia launched its first missile strikes on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, in over a month, hitting a rail car repair works and serving as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian forces mounted a surprise counter-attack in Sievierodonetsk, claiming to have recaptured half of the key eastern city from Russian control.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited front-line troops in Lysychansk and Soledar in the eastern Donbas region, emphasizing the importance of victory but acknowledging the significant cost.
The United States announced new advanced medium-range rocket systems for Ukraine, a move President Putin downplayed while warning against supplying longer-range weapons.

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.