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Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge officially opens

13 Sept 20:38 Key points summarised by AI

The second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge, spanning the Moei River, officially opened, aiming to significantly boost Thai exports from 78 billion to 100 billion baht annually.
The new bridge will primarily serve larger vehicles, while the original bridge handles smaller traffic, with a third bridge potentially considered if trade and road usage continue to increase.

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.