France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Israel attacks Damascus airport, five soldiers killed, Syria says
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Israel attacks Damascus airport, five soldiers killed, Syria says
14 Sept 02:35Key points summarised by AI
Israel carried out an airstrike on Syria's Damascus International Airport and other positions south of the capital, killing five soldiers and causing material damage.
Syrian air defenses intercepted the attack, claiming to have downed most of the missiles, while Israel's military declined to comment on the foreign reports.
The strike is part of Israel's intensified efforts to disrupt Iran's increasing use of aerial supply lines to deliver arms to its allies, such as Hezbollah, in Syria and Lebanon.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 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.