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Israeli forces start 'targeted ground raids' in south Lebanon

13 Sept 17:20 Key points summarised by AI

Israeli forces initiated "targeted ground raids" in villages across southern Lebanon, backed by airstrikes and artillery, directly targeting Hezbollah positions near the border.
This escalation follows Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and its pledge to continue fighting the militant group, despite widespread international calls for de-escalation.
US President Joe Biden expressed opposition to an Israeli ground operation, advocating for an immediate ceasefire, a stance reiterated by the UN and other global leaders.
Hezbollah's deputy leader
Naim Qassem
affirmed the group
s fighters are "ready if Israel decides to enter by land
after earlier reports of them targeting Israeli troops.
The intensified conflict has resulted in hundreds of deaths and displaced over 200,000 people in Lebanon, fueling fears of a broader regional war.

19 Oct 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.