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Biden, Yoon warn North Korea of nuclear response to any attack

13 Sept 16:44 Key points summarised by AI

US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a stark warning, stating that any nuclear attack by North Korea would result in a devastating nuclear response and the "end" of the North Korean regime.
The leaders unveiled the "Washington Declaration," significantly bolstering the US security commitment to South Korea through enhanced information sharing, consultation mechanisms, and integration of military forces.
This strengthened alliance will see the regular deployment of US strategic assets, including a nuclear ballistic submarine visit to South Korea—a first since the 1980s—to reinforce deterrence without permanently stationing nuclear weapons.
Seoul reaffirmed its commitment not to develop its own nuclear arsenal, while the alliance aims to secure peace through "superiority of overwhelming forces" against North Korean aggression.

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.