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Philippines announces four more military bases US troops can use

13 Sept 11:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Philippines has designated four additional military bases for US troops under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), increasing US access from five to nine sites.
These new bases are strategically located, with one on Balabac Island near the South China Sea and three in the northern Philippines (Cagayan and Isabela provinces), placing a naval base approximately 400 km from Taiwan.
The expansion aims to bolster cooperation between the allies, directly addressing China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and its stance on self-governed Taiwan.
The sites will facilitate US troop rotation, storage of defense equipment, and humanitarian aid, reflecting President Marcos's acceleration of a more US-friendly foreign policy, despite prior local opposition and Beijing's criticism.

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.