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Russia restarts major gas pipeline, expands Ukraine war goals

13 Sept 16:12 Key points summarised by AI

Russia resumed gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Europe at reduced capacity, prompting the EU to urge member states to cut gas usage by 15% in anticipation of a potential full cut-off.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow's military objectives in Ukraine have expanded beyond the eastern Donbas region to include Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, and could extend further if the West supplies long-range weapons.
The United States vowed to oppose any formal annexation of Ukrainian territory by Russia, calling it a gross violation of the UN Charter and promising to ensure such actions do not go unpunished.

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.