France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack 'a terrorist act' by Kyiv
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Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack 'a terrorist act' by Kyiv
13 Sept 06:57Key points summarised by AI
President Putin declared the Kerch Bridge explosion a "terrorist act" by Ukrainian special services, aimed at destroying critical civilian infrastructure.
Russia's Investigative Committee initiated a criminal case, tracing the truck's route through multiple countries and alleging involvement of Ukrainian special services and foreign citizens.
The attack on the Kerch Bridge, a vital supply route and symbol of Russian prestige, followed recent Russian military setbacks and coincided with deadly Russian missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia, which Ukraine condemned as war crimes.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 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.