34 wounded in Russian strikes on central Ukraine

13 Sept 13:18 Key points summarised by AI

Russian missile strikes wounded 34 people, including five children, in central Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region.
These attacks signify a renewed wave of assaults, ending a temporary pause after systematic winter strikes on key infrastructure.
Ukraine intercepted 15 of 18 missiles, while Russia asserted its strikes successfully targeted Ukrainian ammunition production facilities.
Fighting continues fiercely in the eastern Donbas region, particularly Bakhmut, where Ukrainian forces launched counterattacks despite Russia controlling 80% of the city.

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.