Ukraine's Zelenskiy says harvest could be halved by war

13 Sept 07:24 Key points summarised by AI

President Zelenskiy warned that Ukraine's harvest this year could be halved due to the ongoing Russian invasion, posing a significant threat to global food supplies.
Ukraine is actively working to prevent a global food crisis, with a recent UN and Turkey-brokered agreement aiming to facilitate the safe shipment of grain from its Black Sea ports.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.