Russia frees captive medic who filmed Mariupol's horror

14 Sept 02:11 Key points summarised by AI

Ukrainian medic Yuliia Paievska, known as Taira, was freed by Russian forces on Friday, three months after her capture in the besieged city of Mariupol.
Taira gained international recognition for her bodycam footage, which documented her team's efforts to save wounded soldiers (both Russian and Ukrainian) and civilians in Mariupol.
Her 256 gigabytes of footage were smuggled out by an Associated Press team, providing a visceral account of the conflict and garnering millions of viewers worldwide.
Her release, announced by President Zelenskyy, brings her home to Kyiv, where she expressed gratitude and hope for other Ukrainians still held captive.

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.