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Israel pounds Iran, Tehran hits back with missiles Monday

18 Sept 00:47 Key points summarised by AI

Israel escalated its offensive against Iran, targeting missile sites after Tehran's deadly overnight strikes, intensifying a long-standing shadow war into direct, fierce conflict.
Both nations reported significant civilian casualties from missile attacks, with leaders exchanging strong threats and warnings of severe repercussions for targeting non-combatants.
The United States urged de-escalation and a "deal" between the adversaries, while reportedly advising Israel against a plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader, highlighting the international dimension of the conflict.
The escalating hostilities caused widespread fear and disruption, prompting some Tehran residents to flee, while also leading to mutual accusations of intelligence links and the arrest of suspected spies.

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.