France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
US, Saudi Arabia call for warring sides in Sudan to extend ‘imperfect’ cease-fire
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US, Saudi Arabia call for warring sides in Sudan to extend ‘imperfect’ cease-fire
13 Sept 23:49Key points summarised by AI
The United States and Saudi Arabia advocate for extending Sudan's "imperfect" cease-fire, expiring Monday, to facilitate urgent humanitarian aid delivery amid persistent fighting.
Sudan's military and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) remain in a destructive stalemate, with weeks of conflict displacing over 1.3 million people and pushing the nation towards collapse.
Recent controversies include the detention of a prominent activist who accused the military of seizing medical aid, and Sudan's military chief demanding the removal of the UN envoy for criticizing both warring factions.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.