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Australia creates law to stop Russia from building new embassy near Parliament for security reasons

14 Sept 05:06 Key points summarised by AI

Australia swiftly passed a new law to block Russia from building a new embassy near Parliament House, citing "very clear security advice" from intelligence agencies.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the move was crucial to prevent potential interference and risks posed by a Russian diplomatic presence so close to the nation's legislature.
The legislation, which received bipartisan support, overrides a previous Federal Court decision favoring Russia and underscores Australia's firm stance against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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.