Japan PM says willing to meet North Korean leader

13 Sept 12:42 Key points summarised by AI

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida renewed his unconditional offer to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aiming for dialogue despite rising tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear program.
Kishida's diplomatic push aligns with a two-decade-old strategy, as Japan seeks engagement amidst North Korea's recent declaration of readiness for preventive nuclear strikes and its history of abducting Japanese citizens.

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.