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Philippines summons Chinese envoy over South China Sea collisions

1 Oct 04:51 Key points summarised by AI

Manila summoned China's ambassador following two collisions between Philippine and Chinese vessels near Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.
The incidents occurred during a routine Philippine resupply mission to troops stationed on a grounded navy vessel, asserting Manila's territorial claims.
Both nations exchanged blame, with the Philippines accusing China of "reckless manoeuvres" and China alleging the Philippine boat ignored warnings and acted unprofessionally.
The Philippines reiterated its sovereign rights over Ayungin Shoal, which is within its exclusive economic zone, and urged China to contribute to regional peace and stability.

19 Oct 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.