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US charges yakuza gang leader over conspiring to sell nuclear material

13 Sept 07:45 Key points summarised by AI

US authorities charged Yakuza leader Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to sell weapons-grade nuclear material sourced from Myanmar.
Ebisawa allegedly sought to sell uranium and plutonium, confirmed by a US lab as suitable for nuclear weapons, to fund illicit arms deals.
The proceeds from the nuclear material sale were intended to purchase military weaponry, including surface-to-air missiles, for an insurgent group in Myanmar.
This case highlights a serious threat to national security, with Ebisawa facing significant prison time for trafficking nuclear materials and seeking to acquire missiles.

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.