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U.S., China defence ministers meet for second time this year

14 Sept 00:41 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe met for their second face-to-face talks this year, focusing on crisis communication despite ongoing tensions.
The meeting, held on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering, follows U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's August visit to Taiwan and a recent summit between Presidents Biden and Xi Jinping, aiming to prevent further escalation of strained ties.

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.