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Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through strait

13 Sept 13:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong, accompanied by two other ships, sailed through the Taiwan Strait in a northerly direction along its median line.
Taiwan's military closely monitored the Chinese naval group using its own ships and aircraft, stating it 'responded appropriately' to the transit.
This event underscores ongoing military tensions, following recent Chinese drills around Taiwan and regular incursions by Chinese fighter jets across the strait's median line.

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.