France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Russia blames Ukraine for nationalist’s car bombing death
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Russia blames Ukraine for nationalist’s car bombing death
15 Sept 06:06Key points summarised by AI
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) accused Ukrainian spy services of orchestrating the car bombing that killed Daria Dugina, daughter of influential Russian nationalist Alexander Dugin, near Moscow.
The FSB identified Ukrainian citizen Natalya Vovk as the perpetrator, claiming she entered Russia with her daughter, shadowed Dugina, and then fled to Estonia after the attack.
Ukraine's presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak vehemently denied any Ukrainian involvement in Dugina's death, calling Russia's claims 'propaganda'.
Alexander Dugin, often dubbed 'Putin's brain,' is a prominent ideologue promoting the 'Russian world' concept and a strong supporter of Russia's actions in Ukraine; his daughter Daria shared similar ultra-nationalist views.
This high-profile assassination, a rare event in Moscow, is expected to significantly escalate already heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.