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No G20 joint statement after China objections on Ukraine war

21 Sept 07:44 Key points summarised by AI

G20 finance ministers failed to adopt a joint statement due to strong objections from China and Russia regarding references to the Ukraine war.
China sought to water down the language, particularly wanting to remove the word 'war,' while Russia accused Western nations of politicizing the economic forum.
Host India issued a 'chair's summary' acknowledging that most members strongly condemned the war but noting 'different assessments of the situation and sanctions' among participants.
Despite the deadlock on Ukraine, the meeting advanced discussions on critical global economic issues, including debt relief for poorer nations, climate finance, and international taxation.

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.