Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang removed from office

14 Sept 01:48 Key points summarised by AI

China's foreign minister, Qin Gang, was officially removed from office after a month-long public disappearance that fueled intense speculation.
Wang Yi, Qin's predecessor and China's top diplomat, has been appointed as the new foreign minister, with President Xi Jinping signing the order.
No official reason was provided for Qin's removal, leading to ongoing rumors about his health, an alleged affair, or an investigation, despite his perceived closeness to Xi Jinping.
The lack of transparency surrounding the event has drawn international attention and raised questions about the stability and image of China's diplomatic leadership.

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

Yesterday 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.