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Russia invites U.N., Red Cross experts to probe Ukraine jail deaths

13 Sept 07:18 Key points summarised by AI

Russia extended an invitation to the United Nations and Red Cross to investigate the deaths of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war at a facility in Olenivka, eastern Donetsk.
Both Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of responsibility for the deadly strike on the prison, with Russia claiming a Ukrainian HIMARS attack and Ukraine alleging Russia targeted the site to conceal mistreatment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ordered the evacuation of residents from the eastern Donetsk region due to fierce fighting, stressing the importance of protecting civilians.
The broader conflict persists with Ukrainian forces attacking the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea and reportedly severing Russian supply lines in Kherson, while Russia conducted heavy strikes on Ukrainian cities.

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.