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Russia's Putin will not attend G20 summit in Bali in person

13 Sept 11:41 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not physically attend the G20 summit in Bali, opting for potential virtual participation instead.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will represent Putin in person at the meeting.
Host nation Indonesia resisted Western pressure to exclude Russia, asserting the G20's primary focus on economics and development over political issues.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo actively sought to mediate and de-escalate global tensions ahead of the summit, the first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, also invited, is expected to join virtually, having previously stated he would not participate if Putin attended in person.

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.