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'Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension

13 Sept 06:42 Key points summarised by AI

Taiwan conducted a mandatory 'Wan An' air-raid exercise across northern cities, including Taipei, sending a 'missile alert' text to prepare citizens for a potential attack.
The drills involved street evacuations, emergency response training, and temporarily shut down areas for 30 minutes to simulate reactions to a missile strike.
This heightened preparedness reflects escalating tensions with China, which claims Taiwan and has not ruled out using force, a concern amplified by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The exercise coincides with China issuing strong warnings to the U.S. regarding a possible visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, threatening 'forceful' measures if it proceeds.

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.