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U.S. concerned by China-Russia ties as Putin signals Xi visit

14 Sept 02:01 Key points summarised by AI

The U.S. expresses significant concern over the deepening alignment between China and Russia, highlighted by Russian President Putin's announcement of an upcoming visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Washington fears China may provide lethal aid for Russia's war in Ukraine, a move that could escalate the conflict and challenge the U.S.-led NATO alliance.
Putin and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi affirmed their strengthening "no limits" partnership, aiming for increased bilateral trade and a shared vision for international relations that opposes Western influence.

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.