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Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered city in Russia

25 Sept 14:49 Key points summarised by AI

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group, launched an armed rebellion against Russia's defense minister, calling for his ouster.
Prigozhin claimed his forces crossed into Russia from Ukraine, reaching Rostov-on-Don, a key military city, and vowed to advance further.
The Kremlin reacted swiftly by heightening security in Moscow and Rostov, initiating an arrest warrant for Prigozhin, and denouncing his actions as a "stab in the back."
The unfolding confrontation poses a significant challenge to President Putin's authority and could severely impact Moscow's ongoing war effort in 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.