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China slams 'smearing' of Belt and Road project after Italy withdraws

1 Oct 02:25 Key points summarised by AI

China vehemently opposes any "smearing" or "undermining" of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) following Italy's decision to withdraw, four years after becoming the only G7 nation to join.
Beijing defends the BRI's global appeal and influence, highlighting its over 150 participating countries and Italy's recent attendance at a BRI forum, despite its confirmed pullout.

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.