France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
North Korea fires more artillery shells into sea in response to South Korea drills -KCNA
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North Korea fires more artillery shells into sea in response to South Korea drills -KCNA
13 Sept 12:51Key points summarised by AI
North Korea fired additional artillery shells into the sea, stating it was a direct response to ongoing joint military drills by South Korea and the U.S.
Pyongyang condemned the allied exercises as "provocative" and a sign of hostile policies, subsequently issuing a combat emergency alert to its military units.
This latest action follows an incident a day prior where North Korea fired over 130 shells, some landing in a buffer zone, which South Korea deemed a violation of a 2018 inter-Korean agreement.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.