EU vows retaliation if energy network attacked

13 Sept 06:11 Key points summarised by AI

The European Union suspects deliberate sabotage caused leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned that any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is unacceptable and will be met with a "robust and united response."
The damage to the pipelines ensures they cannot deliver gas to Europe this winter, even if political will to operate them emerged.
Danish authorities also assess the incidents as deliberate actions but have no information indicating who might be responsible.

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.