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China and Russia defend North Korea vetoes in first at UN

13 Sept 06:16 Key points summarised by AI

China and Russia defended their vetoes of a U.S. resolution to impose new sanctions on North Korea during a groundbreaking UN General Assembly meeting.
They asserted that additional sanctions are futile, attributing rising tensions to the U.S. and advocating for direct dialogue with Pyongyang.
This session marked a historic first under new UN rules, compelling permanent Security Council members to publicly justify their vetoes, aiming for greater accountability.
The U.S. reiterated its openness to unconditional dialogue with North Korea, while noting Pyongyang's escalating missile tests and preparations for a potential seventh nuclear test.
North Korea rejected all UN sanctions as "illegal," affirming its sovereign right to self-defense against perceived U.S. hostile policies.

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.