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Taiwan air raid drills simulate response to China missile attacks

13 Sept 08:24 Key points summarised by AI

Taiwan launched air raid drills across northern cities, simulating responses to Chinese missile attacks and guiding civilians to shelters.
These "Wan An" exercises, informed by the Ukraine war, focus on civilian preparedness and emergency services' response to missile strikes.
The drills coincide with Taiwan's "Han Kuang" military exercises, which simulate defending against an invasion from Beijing's forces.
The island regularly conducts such defense drills amidst escalating military and political pressure from China, which claims Taiwan as its territory.

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.