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China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030, expand space station, bring on foreign partners

21 Sept 06:41 Key points summarised by AI

China's ambitious space program aims to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, focusing on short stays and human-robotic joint exploration.
The country plans to expand its Tiangong orbiting space station by launching a fourth module to enhance scientific experiments and improve crew living conditions.
China expresses a desire for greater international collaboration in space, including with the U.S., despite current U.S. legislative restrictions.
These advancements highlight a burgeoning rivalry with the U.S. for achieving new milestones and influence in outer space.

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.