Terrified Sudanese seek shelter as rival forces fight

14 Sept 12:00 Key points summarised by AI

Deadly clashes have erupted between Sudan's regular army and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and other cities, plunging the nation into chaos.
Terrified civilians are sheltering from constant shelling and airstrikes, facing power outages, water shortages, and a rising death toll, with many cautiously venturing out for essential supplies.
The conflict stems from a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo over integrating the paramilitary, a key condition for ending a post-2021 coup crisis.
Both factions claim control of key sites and refuse negotiations, escalating fears of a prolonged, devastating conflict that could plunge Sudan into deeper economic and humanitarian crisis.

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.