Ukraine minister among dead in helicopter crash

13 Sept 05:43 Key points summarised by AI

Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky, his first deputy, and 14 others, including three children, tragically died in a helicopter crash near a kindergarten in Brovary, Kyiv.
The helicopter, reportedly en route to the eastern frontline, slammed into a residential area, causing 30 injuries, including 12 children, who were hospitalized.
President Volodymyr Zelensky labeled the incident a "terrible tragedy" and initiated an investigation into its cause, with no immediate claims of Russian involvement.
The loss of Minister Monastyrsky and other senior officials is a profound blow to the Ukrainian government, drawing widespread condolences from international allies.

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

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.