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US, Vietnam warn against 'threat or use of force' in South China Sea

2 Oct 12:50 Key points summarised by AI

The United States and Vietnam issued a joint statement warning against the “threat or use of force” in the disputed South China Sea, advocating for peaceful resolution under international law.
This warning follows recent clashes involving Chinese vessels and aligns with a deepened US-Vietnam cooperation aimed at countering China’s growing regional assertiveness.
China claims nearly the entire sea, disregarding an international court ruling, and has been involved in recent confrontations, including harassing Philippine vessels and using water cannons.
Both nations underscored the critical importance of freedom of navigation, overflight, and unimpeded lawful commerce in the strategic waterway, through which trillions of dollars in trade pass annually.

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.