France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Biden in Poland: US, allies 'will never waver' in Ukraine
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Biden in Poland: US, allies 'will never waver' in Ukraine
14 Sept 16:59Key points summarised by AI
President Biden, following a surprise visit to Kyiv, delivered a resolute address in Poland, vowing unwavering U.S. and allied support for Ukraine and asserting that NATO will not be divided or tire.
Biden emphasized that Kyiv stands strong, countering Russian President Putin's miscalculation that the world would 'roll over,' and declared the global struggle between democracy and autocracy will see democracies prevail.
He reassured European allies, particularly Poland and Moldova, of the U.S.'s long-term commitment to European security and a stronger NATO, despite acknowledging the 'hard and bitter days ahead' in the conflict.
The speech reinforced Western resolve as the war approaches its one-year mark, amidst ongoing complexities like softening U.S. public support and potential Chinese lethal aid to Russia.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 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.