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Japan PM Kishida evacuated unhurt after explosion at speech- media

13 Sept 14:14 Key points summarised by AI

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was safely evacuated after a suspect threw an explosive device, believed to be a smoke bomb, during his outdoor speech in Wakayama.
Police quickly apprehended a man at the scene following a loud explosion, ensuring the Prime Minister remained unharmed.
The incident at Saikazaki fishing harbour immediately raised security concerns, recalling the assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe last year.
Despite the disruption, Prime Minister Kishida confirmed he would continue his scheduled campaign activities and is set to host the G7 summit next month.

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.