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Taliban celebrate anniversary of foreign troop withdrawal

15 Sept 04:32 Key points summarised by AI

The Taliban declared a national holiday and lit up the capital to celebrate the first anniversary of the US-led troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, marking the end of a 20-year war.
Celebrations included fireworks, celebratory gunfire, banners, and the display of captured US military equipment, with fighters chanting slogans against America.
Despite the Taliban's claims of improved security and national pride, Afghanistan faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with women particularly affected by the reimposition of harsh Islamic law and restrictions on public life.

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.