France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Russian missile and drone attack in Ukraine kills 23 people
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Russian missile and drone attack in Ukraine kills 23 people
23 Sept 05:24Key points summarised by AI
A Russian missile and drone attack across Ukraine killed at least 23 people, with 21 deaths occurring when two missiles struck a nine-story apartment building in Uman, central Ukraine, including three children.
The attacks also included the first strike on Kyiv in nearly two months, though no targets were hit in the capital, and another attack in Dnipro killed a 31-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed the long-range cruise missiles targeted Ukrainian military reserve units, but Ukrainian officials condemned the strikes as deliberate intimidation, rejecting peace initiatives in light of the widespread civilian casualties.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.