North Korea says UN human rights expert is 'US puppet'

14 Sept 04:18 Key points summarised by AI

North Korea denounced the newly appointed UN special rapporteur, Elizabeth Salmon, as a "US puppet" making "unpardonable reckless remarks" against the regime.
The accusation came as Salmon visited Seoul on her first trip since her appointment, meeting with South Korean officials and civic groups to discuss human rights in the North.
Pyongyang reiterated its principled stand of not recognizing or dealing with any special rapporteur, asserting their activities are a cover for an American smear campaign.
North Korea urged the UN to prevent its name and mission from being misused for what it perceives as the US's hostile policy towards the DPRK.

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.