Trump and Putin end summit without Ukraine deal

13 Sept 08:36 Key points summarised by AI

The high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin concluded without any breakthrough or concrete deal regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Both leaders offered warm words and spoke of 'progress' and 'many points' agreed upon, but provided no specific details or a ceasefire announcement.
Trump stated he would consult Ukrainian President Zelensky and NATO leaders following the meeting, while Putin warned against disrupting any 'emerging progress'.
The carefully choreographed meeting marked Putin's first visit to Western soil since the 2022 invasion, characterized by a friendly reception despite the lack of a substantive agreement.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.