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Missile launches legitimate defence against US: North Korea

13 Sept 15:42 Key points summarised by AI

North Korea staunchly defends its recent flurry of six missile tests in under two weeks as a "legitimate self-defensive step" against perceived US military threats.
Pyongyang views joint military drills conducted by the US, South Korea, and Japan, especially those involving the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, as "extremely provocative and threatening" rehearsals for invasion.
The international community, including the International Civil Aviation Organization, has condemned North Korea's missile tests, while the US has responded with sanctions and trilateral coordination with allies.
Analysts suggest North Korea is exploiting the UN stalemate to conduct more provocative tests and anticipate a potential nuclear test later this month.

Yesterday 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.