Biden invites Japan, S. Korea leaders to US for talks

13 Sept 21:06 Key points summarised by AI

US President Joe Biden invited Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for formal trilateral talks in Washington.
The invitation follows significant efforts by Kishida and Yoon to thaw long-strained bilateral ties, addressing historical issues from Japan's colonial rule.
A historic joint visit by the two leaders to a memorial for Korean atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima underscored their commitment to reconciliation.
The three leaders also discussed new coordination to counter North Korea's illicit nuclear and missile threats, highlighting shared security concerns.

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.