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Russia to shut Swedish consulate in Saint Petersburg, expel five diplomats

14 Sept 01:51 Key points summarised by AI

Russia declared five Swedish diplomats persona non grata, ordering their expulsion.
Moscow will close its general consulate in Gothenburg and Sweden's diplomatic mission in Saint Petersburg.

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.