Israel vows to press on in Gaza after Iran attack

21 Sept 07:14 Key points summarised by AI

Israel reaffirms its commitment to military operations in Gaza, prioritizing the rescue of hostages, despite the unprecedented direct missile and drone attack from Iran.
Iran's retaliatory strike, launched in response to an earlier attack in Damascus, was largely intercepted, prompting urgent global calls for de-escalation to avert a wider regional conflict.
Israel is mobilizing reserve brigades for the Gazan front and reiterates its intent to operate in Rafah to retrieve remaining hostages, even as international mediators continue efforts for a Gaza ceasefire.
Hamas's latest response to truce proposals, demanding a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal, was rejected by Israel, though the United States insists diplomatic efforts are still active.

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

Today 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.