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Biden answers missile pleas from Ukraine as clock ticks down

13 Sept 03:36 Key points summarised by AI

US President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-range American ATACMS missiles against targets inside Russia, marking a significant policy shift after previous resistance.
The decision was influenced by the deployment of North Korean troops to aid Russia's war effort and comes in the final months of Biden's term, ahead of a potential Trump presidency.
This move is expected to prompt European allies to re-evaluate their own stances on providing long-range missiles, while Russia has warned such actions escalate NATO's direct involvement in the conflict.
The timing is crucial, contrasting with Donald Trump's expressed desire to quickly end the conflict and his skepticism towards continued military aid for Ukraine.

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.