France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
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US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
13 Sept 10:30Key points summarised by AI
U.S.-Iran high-stakes talks, aimed at addressing Iran's nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz oil traffic, encountered an immediate setback.
Iranian officials postponed their planned trip to Switzerland, demanding an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon before negotiations could proceed.
Vice President Vance's diplomatic mission was abruptly called off, while President Trump publicly asserted Iran's weakness and financial isolation.
A renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah offers a potential path to reschedule the stalled U.S.-Iran discussions, though the situation remains fluid.
Iran's supreme leader endorsed direct talks, signaling a confident negotiating stance, believing Tehran holds leverage after recent regional events.
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.