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Thai ambassador to the US Veerachai dies in Washington DC

23 Sept 06:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Ambassador to the US, Veerachai Plasai, passed away at 58 in Washington D.C., reportedly due to myelodysplastic syndromes after being admitted to Johns Hopkins hospital.
He was widely recognized for leading Thailand's legal team in the 2013 Phra Vihear temple territorial dispute at the International Court of Justice and held significant diplomatic roles, including ambassador to the UN and the Netherlands.

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.