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Japan typhoon death toll climbs to 74, rescuers search for missing people

23 Sept 05:22 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Hagibis caused a severe disaster in Japan, with the death toll rising to 74, 12 missing, and over 220 injured.
Widespread flooding from 52 burst rivers across eastern Honshu led to many drownings and extensive property damage.
Fukushima prefecture experienced the highest casualties, prompting massive cleanup efforts by residents and leaving many elderly in evacuation centers.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced 710 million yen ($6.5 million) in government spending to support disaster relief and recovery efforts.

19 Oct 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.