Putin will not attend the APEC leader's meeting

23 Sept 02:14 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the APEC leaders meeting in Bangkok on November 18-19, 2022.
First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov will represent Russia at the APEC summit.
Putin's absence is attributed to the ongoing war in Ukraine, which is consuming his time.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.