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Senior US general warns of possible looming war with China

13 Sept 07:43 Key points summarised by AI

General Mike Minihan, a four-star US Air Force general, issued an internal memorandum warning of a potential conflict with China over Taiwan as early as 2025.
Minihan's reasoning suggests China's President Xi Jinping might leverage Taiwan's 2024 presidential elections as a pretext for military aggression, coinciding with US electoral distractions.
The memo urged commanders to achieve maximum operational battle readiness and included direct instructions for personnel to practice marksmanship, aiming for the head.
The Pentagon confirmed the authenticity of the general's stark warning, reflecting growing concerns among US officials about China's accelerated timeline for Taiwan.

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.