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China fires missiles into waters off Taiwan in largest ever drills

13 Sept 13:27 Key points summarised by AI

China launched its largest-ever military drills around Taiwan, firing multiple ballistic missiles into surrounding waters, directly in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.
These unprecedented exercises significantly escalated tensions in the Taiwan Strait, marking the first time China fired missiles into the area since 1996 and violating Taiwan's territorial claims.
Taiwan condemned the drills as a breach of international law and a challenge to free navigation, while Pelosi reaffirmed unwavering U.S. support for Taiwan's democracy.

Yesterday 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.