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Strong quake strikes northwest Japan, triggers small tsunami, power cuts

14 Sept 02:08 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful magnitude 6.4-6.7 earthquake struck Japan's northwest coast around Niigata prefecture, lasting up to 20 seconds.
The quake triggered a small tsunami, caused power outages for approximately 9,000 buildings, and led to a landslide on a road.
Authorities reported no initial fatalities or fires, confirmed the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant was unaffected, and lifted the tsunami warning.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga pledged close government collaboration with local authorities for disaster measures and timely information.

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.