France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Fuming Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy
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Fuming Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy
13 Sept 07:52Key points summarised by AI
Denmark summoned the US ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland who immediately declared his intention to make the territory "a part of the US."
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed deep anger, warning Washington to respect Denmark's sovereignty, a stance strongly reiterated by Greenlandic leaders.
Both Denmark and Greenland firmly rejected any notion of annexation, asserting their joint territorial integrity and the right of Greenlanders to determine their own future.
The European Union offered its full solidarity to Denmark, emphasizing that territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law.
The US views resource-rich Greenland as strategically vital for national security, economic advantages, and its location in the Arctic, which holds untapped minerals and emerging shipping routes.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.