France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Gunmen kill 11 at Russian military base in latest blow to war in Ukraine
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Gunmen kill 11 at Russian military base in latest blow to war in Ukraine
14 Sept 07:02Key points summarised by AI
Gunmen killed 11 volunteer soldiers and wounded 15 at a Russian military training ground in the Belgorod region, near the Ukrainian border.
The two assailants, identified as nationals from an unspecified former Soviet republic, were shot dead during the incident.
This attack represents another significant setback for Russia's war effort, following recent blows like the Crimea bridge damage and the sinking of its Black Sea flagship.
The incident occurred amidst Russia's controversial mobilization drive, which has called up hundreds of thousands of men to fight in Ukraine.
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.