A drone interception at Saudi Arabia’s strategic Shaybah oilfield has left two people dead and two others injured, including an Indian national, raising fresh security concerns around the Kingdom’s critical energy infrastructure. The oilfield, operated by Saudi Aramco, came under a drone threat on Wednesday, with falling shrapnel from the intercepted drone reportedly causing the casualties. WATCH

France is witnessing a wave of unrest as violent demonstrations, arson and widespread vandalism leave cities grappling with mounting destruction. The protests, fuelled by anger over the rising cost of living and school conditions, have drawn hundreds of thousands of demonstrators, with trade unions and students adding momentum to a movement reminiscent of France’s Yellow Vest protests. While Macron has acknowledged public anger and defended the right to peaceful demonstrations, he has drawn a firm line against rioting, looting and attacks on public property, warning that those responsible will face legal consequences. WATCH