France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
'Relentless' Russian shelling in east Ukraine as US promises new aid
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'Relentless' Russian shelling in east Ukraine as US promises new aid
13 Sept 06:29Key points summarised by AI
Russian forces intensify "relentless" shelling across Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, targeting cities like Sloviansk and destroying agricultural fields to consolidate control over Donbas.
The United States commits an additional $400 million in military aid to Kyiv, providing advanced High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and precision artillery to strengthen Ukrainian defenses.
Western allies, spearheaded by the US, confront Russia diplomatically at the G20 meeting, condemning its invasion and prompting Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to walk out of sessions.
Ukrainian President Zelensky visits frontlines, while officials warn of impending "massive fighting" and urge civilians in occupied territories to evacuate immediately.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 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.