Putin says Germany remains "occupied"

23 Sept 02:12 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Germany remains "occupied" by the U.S., asserting it lacks independence decades after World War Two, citing its cautious reaction to the North Sea pipeline explosions.
Putin states that European leaders have been browbeaten, sacrificing their sovereignty and independence.
He attributes the Nord Stream pipeline blasts to a "state level" act, dismissing suggestions of an autonomous pro-Ukraine group's involvement as "complete nonsense."
German officials, including the Defence Minister, have been careful in assigning blame for the explosions, even considering the possibility of a "false-flag operation" to implicate Ukraine.

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.