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China ends Taiwan war games aimed at 'sealing off' island

13 Sept 13:27 Key points summarised by AI

China concluded three days of large-scale military drills around Taiwan, simulating a full "sealing off" and targeted strikes on the island.
These "Joint Sword" exercises were Beijing's strong response to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's recent meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) declared the drills a success, asserting its readiness to counter "Taiwan independence" and foreign intervention.
The US countered by deploying a guided-missile destroyer through the South China Sea, drawing condemnation from China.
Taiwan denounced China's actions for disrupting regional stability, while China warned that Taiwanese independence and cross-strait peace are "mutually exclusive".

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.