France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Beware of 'beautiful' foreign spies, China warns students
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Beware of 'beautiful' foreign spies, China warns students
23 Sept 03:06Key points summarised by AI
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned students against foreign spies using "romance traps" and disguises to extract sensitive information.
Foreign agents, often posing as attractive individuals, scholars, or consultants, specifically target young students with access to sensitive scientific research data.
This warning is part of a broader national security campaign under Xi Jinping, intensifying efforts to combat perceived foreign espionage and encouraging citizens to report suspicious activities.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.