ASEAN-Australia summit struggles to agree on Gaza

13 Sept 08:48 Key points summarised by AI

Leaders from Southeast Asia and Australia struggled to find common ground on the escalating Gaza crisis during their summit, facing divisions over a joint declaration.
Disagreements centered on condemning 'the use of starvation' and whether to call for a 'total ceasefire' or a 'humanitarian pause,' reflecting varied national stances within the ASEAN bloc.

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.