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Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' missile shield for US

13 Sept 11:21 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump revealed details for the "Golden Dome" missile shield, a cutting-edge system designed to protect the US from global and space-launched missile attacks, aiming for operational status in about three years.
The ambitious project, led by US Space Force General Michael Guetlein, has an initial funding of $25 billion and an estimated total cost of $175 billion, with Canada expressing interest in joining.
The system is intended to intercept cruise, ballistic, hypersonic missiles, and drones, but faces strong opposition from Russia and China, who view it as "deeply destabilizing" and a risk to turn space into a battlefield.

Yesterday 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.