N. Korea says UN should urge halt to US-S. Korea drills

23 Sept 06:01 Key points summarised by AI

North Korea's foreign ministry urged the United Nations to demand an immediate halt to joint military drills between the U.S. and South Korea.
Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong stated that these drills and allied rhetoric have escalated regional tensions to an "extremely dangerous level."
Pyongyang views the upcoming large-scale exercises (March 13-23) as a rehearsal for invasion, despite claims of being defensive, warning of an "uncontrollable phase."
North Korea also asserted its nuclear weapons are essential for regional power balance, blaming Washington for the breakdown of international arms control systems.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.