Sudan fighting intensifies despite US sanctions

14 Sept 01:38 Key points summarised by AI

Fighting in Sudan's greater Khartoum intensified with shelling, despite a collapsed US-Saudi truce, as the army brought reinforcements for a planned offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The US imposed sanctions on both warring parties, targeting their arms companies and financial networks, and restricting visas for officials, holding them responsible for undermining Sudan's democratic transition.
The conflict has resulted in over 1,800 deaths, displaced 1.2 million internally, and forced over 425,000 to flee abroad, creating a dire humanitarian crisis, particularly in Darfur, with aid delivery severely hampered.
The UN Security Council is reviewing its mission in Sudan amidst the crisis, with the army demanding the replacement of the UN envoy, Volker Perthes, while 25 million people urgently require aid and protection.

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

Today 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.