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US warship sails through Taiwan Strait days after China drills

13 Sept 11:24 Key points summarised by AI

A US guided-missile destroyer, the USS Milius, conducted a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait on April 16, asserting international navigation rights.
This US operation occurred just days after China concluded three days of extensive military exercises around Taiwan, simulating targeted strikes and a blockade of the self-ruled island.
While the US Navy stated the transit was in international waters upholding freedom of navigation, China condemned the move, tracked the warship, and reiterated its claims over Taiwan and the Strait, maintaining a high level of alert.
China's recent war games were a direct response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during her visit to the United States.

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.