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Finland says time-out needed in talks with Turkey over NATO bid

13 Sept 23:12 Key points summarised by AI

Finland's foreign minister suggests a 'time-out' of a few weeks in NATO accession talks with Turkey, aiming to de-escalate recent tensions.
Turkey's President Erdogan withdrew support for Sweden's NATO bid after a protest near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm included the burning of a Koran.
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto noted that upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey are contributing to the heated discussions.
Finland and Sweden reiterate their intention to join the NATO alliance simultaneously, despite the current deadlock with Turkey.

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.