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White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff showdown

13 Sept 00:19 Key points summarised by AI

US President Trump threatened Colombia with steep tariffs and sanctions after President Petro rejected US military planes carrying deported migrants, citing concerns over their dignified treatment.
Colombia initially retaliated with its own tariffs, escalating the dispute between the long-time partners over immigration policies.
The White House announced Colombia agreed to accept all deported migrants without restrictions; Trump subsequently held off on tariffs but maintained visa restrictions and enhanced customs inspections until the first successful repatriation flight.
Colombia confirmed the agreement, emphasizing its commitment to receiving its citizens under "dignified conditions" and offering its own aircraft for their return, resolving the diplomatic impasse.

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.