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3 convicted in 2014 downing of Malaysian jet over Ukraine

13 Sept 09:16 Key points summarised by AI

A Dutch court convicted two Russians and one pro-Moscow Ukrainian of murder for their role in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people aboard.
The three men—Igor Girkin, Sergey Dubinskiy, and Leonid Kharchenko—were sentenced to life in prison in absentia for their involvement in bringing the Russian-supplied Buk missile system into Ukraine.
The verdict implicitly holds Russia accountable, as the court found Moscow had overall control of the separatist-controlled region from which the missile was launched, despite the Kremlin's denials.
Victims' families welcomed the judgment as a crucial step towards justice, with the court also awarding over 16 million euros in damages, though payment remains uncertain.

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.