Taiwan to conduct missile live-firing test

23 Sept 01:48 Key points summarised by AI

Taiwan initiates a two-day missile live-firing test, preparing for its largest annual military exercises amidst escalating tensions with China.
The tests occur as China intensifies military pressure, having conducted two major exercises around Taiwan in the past year, including simulated blockades.
These maneuvers highlight the strained cross-strait relations, with Beijing increasing aerial and naval presence and rejecting diplomatic talks with Taiwan's government.

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.