Taiwan's Tsai meets US delegation after crucial vote

13 Sept 20:27 Key points summarised by AI

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen met an unofficial US delegation following a crucial election where pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te secured victory.
The election result defied Beijing's warnings against voting for Lai, whom China views as a dangerous separatist, intensifying cross-strait tensions.
The US delegation, comprising former senior officials, arrived to meet Taiwanese political figures, a move anticipated to draw strong disapproval from Beijing.
President-elect Lai Ching-te has pledged to defend Taiwan against China's "intimidation," while Beijing maintains that the island remains part of China regardless of the vote.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.