France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
North Korea's Kim orders making more missiles ahead of S.Korea, US drills
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North Korea's Kim orders making more missiles ahead of S.Korea, US drills
23 Sept 03:42Key points summarised by AI
Kim Jong Un commanded a dramatic increase in missile production to secure "overwhelming military power" and readiness for war.
He toured munitions factories, stressing the urgent need to boost output of tactical missiles, launch platforms, armored vehicles, and artillery.
These orders were issued just before large-scale joint military drills by South Korea and the U.S., which North Korea perceives as a prelude to conflict.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.