Thai workers return to Israel amid safety concerns

21 Sept 07:50 Key points summarised by AI

Thai nationals are returning to Israel for agricultural work despite significant safety concerns due to the ongoing conflict, driven by the urgent need to provide for their families back home.
This return marks a resumption of labor provision, with 94 workers initially departing and a plan for 10,000 more, highlighting the economic desperation overriding fears for personal safety.

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.