France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Ukraine says more than 600 settlements liberated in past month, including 75 in Kherson
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Ukraine says more than 600 settlements liberated in past month, including 75 in Kherson
16 Sept 05:18Key points summarised by AI
Ukrainian forces liberated over 600 settlements from Russian occupation in the past month.
Significant gains include 75 settlements in the strategic Kherson region and 502 in the northeast Kharkiv region.
Additional liberations occurred in Donetsk (43) and Luhansk (7) regions.
These advances are part of Ukraine's counter-offensive, challenging Russia's recent 'annexation' claims over these territories.
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.