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US, Philippine troops sink China-made vessel in war games

13 Sept 09:06 Key points summarised by AI

US and Philippine forces conducted joint war games near Laoag, sinking a decommissioned China-made Philippine Navy ship to simulate repelling an enemy invasion.
The annual "Balikatan" drills, involving over 16,700 troops, emphasize the combined lethality and interoperability of US and Philippine militaries amidst rising tensions in the South China Sea.
While Philippine officials downplayed the symbolism of targeting a China-made vessel, China's foreign ministry criticized the exercises for potentially escalating regional military confrontation.

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.