Investigators probe Notre-Dame inferno as donations pour in

13 Sept 14:19 Key points summarised by AI

French investigators are actively probing the Notre-Dame inferno, interviewing construction workers involved in renovation, as the blaze is strongly suspected to be linked to their ongoing work.
Hundreds of millions of euros in pledges are pouring in from billionaires, luxury conglomerates, regional governments, and companies offering materials for the cathedral's extensive reconstruction.
President Macron has vowed to rebuild the iconic church, with an international donor conference proposed to coordinate the massive restoration efforts for the world heritage site.
Firefighters successfully extinguished the devastating blaze after a 15-hour battle, though the spire and roof collapsed, causing global shockwaves and prompting a worldwide outpouring of support.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.