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Seoul's reprisal blows up after North Korean missile success

14 Sept 02:56 Key points summarised by AI

A South Korean Hyumoo-2 ballistic missile malfunctioned and exploded during a joint live-fire drill with the U.S., intended as a reprisal for North Korea's recent missile launch.
The explosion caused panic among residents in Gangneung, who were left without official explanation for hours, drawing criticism from a local lawmaker regarding military transparency.
This incident occurred amidst heightened tensions, following North Korea's successful launch of a nuclear-capable missile over Japan, its most provocative test since 2017, capable of striking the U.S. territory of Guam.
The U.S. and South Korea continue joint military exercises, including the return of the USS Ronald Reagan, to demonstrate their resolve against North Korea's accelerating weapons development and provocations.

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.