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US House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, defying Beijing

14 Sept 02:22 Key points summarised by AI

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island, despite strong warnings from Beijing.
China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, immediately condemned the visit, announcing live-fire military drills in waters surrounding Taiwan and warning of severe consequences.
Pelosi stated the visit honors America's commitment to Taiwan's democracy and does not contradict long-standing US policy, while the Biden administration sought to assure Beijing that the visit does not signal a change in US policy on Taiwan.

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.