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North Korean leader orders spy satellite launch as planned, state media reports

20 Sept 00:23 Key points summarised by AI

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the planned launch of the country's first spy satellite to enhance reconnaissance capabilities.
The initiative is deemed a priority to counter perceived threats from the United States and South Korea, with Kim also advocating for multiple reconnaissance satellites in orbit.
Kim asserted that possessing such a satellite is a primary task for strengthening DPRK's armed forces, vital for its sovereignty and legitimate right to self-defense.
Satellite production is reportedly complete, though the specific launch date remains undisclosed, following a recent test of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile.

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.