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Russia notifies U.S. it will carry out expected nuclear drills

13 Sept 06:26 Key points summarised by AI

Russia formally notified the United States about its upcoming annual 'Grom' exercises, which involve its strategic nuclear forces and are expected to include missile test launches.
The U.S. views this notification, mandated by the New START Treaty, as a routine measure that helps reduce the risk of miscalculation despite Russia's recent 'reckless' nuclear rhetoric.
These drills occur as Russia made unsubstantiated claims to the U.N. Security Council that Ukraine is preparing a 'dirty bomb,' an assertion Western and Ukrainian officials dismiss as misinformation and a pretext for escalation.
Western leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, issued strong warnings to Moscow against using any nuclear weapons, emphasizing such a move would be an 'incredibly serious mistake.'

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.