France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Russia's Medvedev says any NATO encroachment on Crimea could lead to World War Three
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Russia's Medvedev says any NATO encroachment on Crimea could lead to World War Three
13 Sept 16:42Key points summarised by AI
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president, warned that any NATO member's encroachment on Crimea would be considered a declaration of war against Russia, potentially escalating to "World War Three" and a "complete catastrophe."
Medvedev also stated that if Finland and Sweden joined NATO, Russia would strengthen its borders and be prepared to take retaliatory steps, including the potential deployment of Iskander hypersonic missiles.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key 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.