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Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

11 Sept 09:39 Key points summarised by AI

Israel confirmed killing Ibrahim Aqil, commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, in a targeted strike in Beirut that resulted in 14 deaths and dozens wounded.
Aqil was a high-value target, wanted by the U.S. for his involvement in the 1983 Beirut embassy bombing, and his death marks the second senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel recently.
The strike follows recent explosions of Hezbollah communication devices, blamed on Israel, further escalating tensions and shifting the focus of the Israel-Hamas war northward.
The incident has intensified fears of a wider regional conflict, prompting the UN to call for maximum restraint and international mediators to work towards de-escalation.

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.