Donald Trump has taken aim at French President Emmanuel Macron over immigration and the unrest gripping France, warning that the country’s changing demographics and border policies could have serious consequences. Trump’s reported remark, “Paris will soon be a Muslim city,” has intensified the political debate over immigration, national identity and France’s approach to public security. France is facing mounting pressure following riots that reportedly targeted city halls, public buildings and businesses across several cities. Authorities have stepped up security measures, with mass arrests, curfews and restrictions on public gatherings introduced in affected areas to contain further violence. Reports cited in the coverage put the number of arrests at 2,400, with around 3,000 businesses damaged or looted. WATCH

Yemen’s conflict takes a dangerous turn as a Houthi missile barrage strikes Al-Maashiq Palace, the presidential compound in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16, according to Yemen’s health minister. Two members of the prime ministerial security detail were reportedly among those killed, while command centres inside the government compound were also hit. Smoke billowed over the palace as officials condemned the attack and raised fears of an assassination attempt on the Yemeni prime minister. Yemen’s Prime Minister has denounced the strike as a “cowardly” attack, accusing the Houthis of endangering civilians and threatening the country’s state institutions. Zindani has also accused the Houthi movement of plotting a “terrorist coup” aimed at destabilizing Yemen’s government. WATCH