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Power outages, evacuations as Typhoon Hagibis takes aim at Japan

14 Sept 03:26 Key points summarised by AI

Powerful Typhoon Hagibis, rated 'large and very strong,' is set to make landfall in central or eastern Japan, including Tokyo, bringing potentially record-breaking rains and brutal winds.
The typhoon has already triggered power outages, non-compulsory evacuation orders for 600,000 people, and significant transport disruptions, including over 1,600 flight cancellations and bullet train suspensions.
Major events like the Rugby World Cup and Suzuka Grand Prix have been disrupted, with matches cancelled and qualifiers delayed, while businesses, including automakers and theme parks, have shut down.
Hagibis is forecast to be the first 'very strong' storm to hit Japan's main island of Honshu since 1991, raising fears of severe flooding, landslides, and further damage to areas still recovering from Typhoon Faxai.

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.