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North Korea's Kim shows off banned missiles to Russian minister

14 Sept 08:33 Key points summarised by AI

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased banned ballistic missiles to Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu at a defence exhibition, signaling strengthened ties between the two nations.
Shoigu's visit, the first by a Russian defence minister since the fall of the Soviet Union, alongside a Chinese delegation, marked North Korea's first major opening since the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Korean War's end.
The display of nuclear-capable missiles, despite UN Security Council resolutions banning them (previously supported by Russia and China), suggests Moscow's growing acceptance of North Korea's nuclear program, driven by shared rivalry with the U.S. and Russia's need for support amidst the Ukraine war.
Both the Russian and Chinese delegations delivered letters from their respective presidents, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, to Kim, emphasizing a deepening of "strategic and traditional" relations and hinting at a potential revival of their Cold War-era coalition.

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.