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Putin, Xi meet for high-stakes talks in challenge to West

14 Sept 09:40 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping convene at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, joined by other Asian leaders.
The summit is positioned as a direct challenge to Western global influence, particularly the United States, amidst sanctions on Russia over Ukraine and US support for Taiwan.
Putin aims to demonstrate Russia's international relevance despite setbacks in Ukraine, while Xi seeks to bolster his global statesman credentials ahead of a pivotal party congress, marking his first international trip since the pandemic's onset.
Both leaders are actively deepening their "no-limits" partnership, evident in strengthened economic ties (e.g., China paying for Russian gas in yuan/rubles) and military cooperation, solidifying a counterweight to US dominance.

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.