What we know about the US attacks on Venezuela

13 Sept 00:33 Key points summarised by AI

The United States launched "Operation Absolute Resolve," a large-scale military strike on Venezuela, successfully toppling authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro.
Airstrikes targeted key military installations and strategic locations across Venezuela, including Fort Tiuna and La Carlota airbase, to facilitate the capture operation.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife were seized and flown to New York to face drug and weapons charges, marking the end of his 12-year rule.
US President Trump declared the United States would 'run' Venezuela during an undetermined transitional period, indicating potential deployment of US troops.

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

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.