China summons Japanese ambassador over actions at G7

13 Sept 15:18 Key points summarised by AI

China's Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest G7 summit actions that "hype around China-related issues," accusing Japan of collaborating to "smear and attack China."
China expressed strong dissatisfaction, stating Japan's actions grossly interfered in China's internal affairs, violated international law, and damaged China's sovereignty and development interests, urging Japan to correct its understanding and promote stable bilateral relations.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 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.